Accounting Associate

DescriptionEntry-Level Accountant Responsibilities:The Fixed Income Team is responsible for the processing of cash distributions for all fixed income products held in/financed through proprietary accounts and firm customers. The team is also responsible for the reconciliation of these payments to the various trustees or paying agents.The objective of the Fixed income Team is to process payments for all types of mortgage-backed, treasury, municipal, corporate, and federal agency securities in a manner that is consistent with the firm’s internal policies and procedures and in accordance with the rules and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and all self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) of which the firm is a member or to whose jurisdiction the Firm is subject.Send resume to Charlanae.Matthews@roberthalf.comRequirementsEntry-Level Account Requirements: Receive payment announcement information from various vendor sources Bachelors degree required obtained within the last three years Balance Record Date positions for each payment Review various daily reports for announcement and payment reconciliations Allocate distributions to clients and firm books on payable date Review various daily reports for announcement and payment reconciliations Collect any funds due the firm from outside sources: either from sub-custodians or counterparts that owe funds on failed trades, repos, or stock lending claims. Process repo claims received from various lenders. (Claims processing) Reconcile all payable and receivable balances Identify the entitled party of any credit balance Identify and collect funds on any debit balance Monitor trial balance accountsSend resume to Charlanae.Matthews@roberthalf.comAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $19.39 - $20.48 / HourlyLocation: Newark, DEDate Posted: November 27, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04730-0011277793Staffing Area: Accountemps