Transfer Agent Accountant

at  US Bank National Association

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

JOB DESCRIPTION

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) offers fund administration, compliance, legal administration, fund accounting, fulfillment, distribution and marketing, custody, securities lending, transfer agent and shareholder services and alternative investment product services. We provide the products and services necessary for fund sponsors to focus on investing while we protect their business interests and minimize risks.
As Transfer Agent, we act as liaison and provide service to over 200 mutual fund/Alternative Investment companies and their shareholders. We have numerous opportunities for individuals, with excellent multitasking abilities to provide a superior level of service to our growing group of high profile clients and their shareholders. Efficient and detail oriented individuals will be able to showcase their talents and develop long lasting relationships through excellent verbal, and written communications.
Responsible for balancing and reporting all shareholder cash & share activity for a series of mutual funds to fund accountants, portfolio managers, investment advisors and custody groups. Responsible for minimizing financial losses by analyzing critical error reports and adjustments to make sure all trades are accounted for properly. Also responsible for money movements, draft check processing, commission payments and incoming & outgoing wire reporting functions.
Participate in a culture of continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and employee engagement driven by our ISO 9001 certification.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of experience in financial accounting activities

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under some strict deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications like Excel, Access and PowerPoint a plus.
• Ability to perform multiple complex tasks independently.
• Work may fall outside established procedures.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there’s an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by la