IPOPIF is seeking outstanding applicants for the position of Senior Accountant/Auditor. Under the direction of the Controller, a Senior Accountant/Auditor performs a variety of specialized and responsible duties related to the day-to-day accounting or auditing activities, performs highly responsible and complex work, maintenance, and review of fiscal, financial, and participant pension fund records; and other work as required.
The Senior Accountant/Auditor will perform a variety of specialized and responsible duties related to the day-to-day accounting activities perform highly responsible and complex work, maintenance, and review of fiscal, financial, and statistical records.
Essential job duties:- Review information provided by the Fund's custodian, reconcile to recordkeeping reports, and prepare for submission to regulatory agencies.
- Review and perform verification procedures on information submitted by participant pension funds relevant to cash management procedures.
- Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile with supporting records.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Assist with preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
- Maintain timely payment of bills and invoices.
- Initiate wire transfers to support administrative and investment operations.
- Assist with annual external audit.
- Prepare government-required reports and filings.
- Maintain accounting or auditing software used by IPOPIF.
- Prepare written reports with recommendations on audit findings and follow up on the status of findings and recommendations.
- Review and report on effectiveness and adequacy of internal control systems.
Position Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited university of college with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or auditing, business, or related field of study preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred but not required.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is preferred but not required.
- Seven to ten years of experience in government, public accounting or auditing, pension fund administration, or an investment management institution.
- Experience working in professional services or public pension industry.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
- Highly detailed-oriented and self-motivated.
- Strong organizational skills
- Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Application Instructions: To apply for this opening, please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Holford at [redacted] with the subject line IPOPIF Senior Accountant/Auditor position.
