Investment Accounting Analyst


Company:: BlackRock
Location:: Wilmington, DE
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Asset Management

Yrs of Exp:: 1 to 2 years
Posted:: 2/12/2013

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Job Description

The Investment Accounting Department of BlackRock Solutions provides accounting & reporting services to over 30 accounting clients. These services include the preparation of monthly accounting packages and quarterly footnote schedules, and the reconciliation of cash and asset positions. The Investment Accounting Analyst has direct interaction with the clients and ensures that all accounting and reporting is performed accurately and within the specified timeframes.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Respond to daily requests for information from assigned clients

Prepare, review, and/or ensure distribution of various accounting packages and reporting schedules to clients according to specified timeframes

Ensure data reviews and checks are performed to validate accuracy and completeness of data used in reporting

Ensure adequate controls, procedures and processes are in place and are followed by staff members during the completion of their work

Assist in special projects/requests as assigned by department manager

Skills Required:

Strong and effective communication skills to deal directly with clients and across all levels of staff and management

Ability to multi-task to balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines

Strong decision making skills to make well thought out decisions based on the information provided and to obtain further assistance/clarification when necessary

Strong attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy

Strong initiative to follow up on outstanding issues - identify what needs to be done and take action

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products

Ability to identify and implement business process improvement discipline

Preferred:

BS degree in Finance or Accounting

1 + years related work experience preferred

Knowledge of Insurance related reporting - Schedule D, Stat, etc.

BlackRock is proud to be an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer--M/F/D/V.

BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions -- from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

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