State Street Global Delivery-Fund Accounting Summer Intern
Kansas City, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
State Street is a leading global delivery firm, and they are seeking bright, enthusiastic individuals for their Fund Accounting Summer Intern position. The role involves processing fund activities, preparing reconciliations, and assisting in managing workflows to meet client deadlines.
Responsibilities
Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleague
Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
Participate in special client or internal projects as required
Assist in new business setup and conversions
During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
Qualification
Required
Pursuing Bachelors degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team player and collaborative
Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
Confident, decisive, and energetic
Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
Can-do attitude with high energy
Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word
Preferred
Knowledge of Bloomberg a plus
401K with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.
