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Fund Accountant I

Kosmos Management, LLC
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KOSMOS MANAGEMENT, LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

FIRM:

Kosmos Management is an Investment Advisor registered with the SEC since 2012.  Its investment strategy is a patented process using insurance products.  Kosmos currently has assets under management of over $1.7 billion from large institutions.  The firm works solely with institutional clients.  It continues to be on the leading edge of its market with creative solutions using life insurance products.

 

JOB TITLE:          Fund Accountant I               

REPORTS TO:     Controller                                          

 

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day post-investment reporting and Fund accounting

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to the following:

  • Prepare wire transfer requests for fund investments and operating activities as requested
  • Track expenses and invoices for all Fund activities for monthly submission to Trustee
  • Daily verification of cash activity across all Funds and monthly bank statement reconciliation
  • Work with Fund Administration team / Investment team to investigate any open items as needed
  • Prepare monthly payment reports for each Fund 
  • Support the annual audits and tax filings of the Funds by preparing PBC items as requested by each external team
  • Submit weekly 1099-LS reporting to Securities Intermediary upon purchase 
  • Provide assistance to / work with the Fund Accounting team to complete the following:
    • Preparation of capital call and distribution notices 
    • Workpapers and roll-forward schedules in support of the financial statements for quarter-end close process
    • Prepare journal entries for upload into the general ledger software
  • Perform various projects for senior management team, as assigned
  • Performs other duties, as assigned

     

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • No supervisory responsibilities

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 0-2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred

 

KEY SKILLS:

  • High level of attention to detail, accuracy in data entry
  • Organized, deadline oriented, with solid time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong reconciliation and investigation skills 
  • Possess a natural curiosity and a desire to learn
  • Ability to take direction, ask questions when needed, and complete tasks efficiently
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and data base tools
  • Comfortable working in both an independent and team setting
  • Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities

 

REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: 

  • Data entry into General Ledger system (Sage Intacct) and the investment database
  • Work with accounting team to ensure data integrity and accuracy
  • Work with others in the office on a variety of projects

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Fast paced
  • Team oriented
  • On site – Two Union, 601 Union St, Suite 3900, Seattle, WA 98101

 

SALARY RANGE:

  • $65,000 - $77,500, paid bi-monthly (salary based on experience)

 

BENEFITS:

  • 401k, 3% full match, 3-5% fifty percent match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Up to 15 days paid time off per calendar year (accrued at a rate of 5 hours per pay period)
  • 9 paid holidays per calendar year 
  • Up to 3 paid religious/cultural holiday days per calendar year
  • 6-10 weeks of paid parental or maternity leave after 6 months of employment
  • Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave after 6 months of employment
  • Up to 10 paid jury duty days, paid witness duty leave and paid voting leave
  • Up to 2 weeks paid military leave
  • Travel allowance

 

Kosmos Management, LLC (“Kosmos”) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our services.