Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Hiring for Portfolio Accountant Job at Kansas City, MO Full Time

This position is responsible for portfolio accounting and reconciliation. This includes the reconciliation of assigned brokerage investment accounts and pools. They will work with a team of accountants using Advent APX software to summarize and record monthly investment income/expense and capital gains/losses by account and/or portfolio for individual brokerage accounts and reconcile and post gains/losses for various investment pools. Monthly the investment activity recorded in Advent APX will also be transferred to the Foundation general ledger software FIMS. Prefer candidates living in Kansas City metro area, job is able to be remote after training period.

This person must be agile, kind, and efficient, and operate independently and collaboratively in a manner consistent with the values of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.

Essential Functions:

• Reconcile and post activity to record investment transactions for brokerage accounts held in donor funds.
• Reconcile and post activity for the Community Foundation investment pools. Allocate earnings/losses in investment pools to donor funds.
• Research and prepare gifts of closely held or complex assets into donor funds.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Individuals in this role must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Holds oneself to the highest degree of accountability, feeling a sense of responsibility for their work.
• Service mentality; commitment to donors and other team members.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to operate independently and efficiently.
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize work during the Giving season of December and January.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in finance or accounting; or over two to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with web-based custodian platforms, Advent APX preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and V-Lookup).

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to regularly complete tasks at a computer terminal while sitting for long periods of time. Required to communicate and interpret detailed information orally. Employee is required to be able to properly prepare and analyze assigned work. Typical indoor office environment with moderate noise level, frequent interruptions and fast work pace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and require all candidates to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status. Vaccination is not currently a requirement of employment but those that are vaccinated will be asked provide proof of vaccination.

Work Location: One location