eFinancialCareers

• Company

  BlackRock

• Location

  USA-WA-Seattle

• Compensation

  not disclosed

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  20 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  501733

We are looking for an Accountant (Analyst level) that will report directly into the ARS (Absolute Return Strategies) - Investment Operations team.

Description

· Accounting (GAAP) for several of the Company’s ARS Fund Products, including monthly valuation procedures.

· Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements with supporting documentation (tie outs).

· Continuous cash reconciliation procedures for Fund investment purposes.

· Liaison with Funds’ independent auditors and offshore administrator.

· Communicating performance results to investors and resolving investor’s questions.

· Custom reporting and projects for investor specific needs.

· Partnering and Communicating with various internal business units regarding ARS Fund Products and performance data.

· Group project opportunities related to implementation of new product accounting and operational procedures.

Requirements

· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or commensurate experience.

· 1-2 years of relevant accounting work experience. Investment or fund accounting experience is desirable, as is public accounting experience.

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

· Proper and effective accounting skills.

· Sound analytical and problem solving skills.

· Solid time management skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Fluent in Microsoft Office products, emphasis on Excel.

With an entrepreneurial approach that encourages high performers to contribute and grow, BlackRock is emerging as an employer of choice in the investment management and technology arenas.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V.