Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

The Fund Accounting Team function within Schwab Asset Management (SAM) is primarily responsible for oversight of the third-party fund accounting service provider with respect to the proprietary mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and bank collective trust funds. The Fund Accounting Team is looking for a Senior Specialist to support their growing team. This individual is responsible for ensuring the fund accountant records transactions in accordance with the Funds' accounting policies, ensures accuracy of the fund Net Asset Values (NAVs) and oversees fund distributions. As a Senior Specialist you will be responsible for working with members of the fund accounting team and will work with other fund administration departments on an ongoing basis. The Senior Specialist in this position will report to a Senior Manager in the Fund Accounting Team.

This role requires partnering with all functional areas within SAM including, but not limited to portfolio managers, product managers, internal and external tax professionals, trade operations, and financial reporting representatives. This person will ensure that internal controls are documented, implemented, and appropriately monitored. A key function of this role is the continued analysis of workflow and recommendation for process improvements. This role includes responsibility to stay abreast of regulatory changes and implement those changes on a go forward basis. Senior Specialist will also be an active participant in new product initiatives and current product business changes. This is an individual contributor role.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversight of third-party fund accounting service provider

• Daily review and signoff on vendor calculated NAVs including research and explanations outside of tolerance thresholds

• Analyze fund distributions and work with team members to prepare recommendations

• Prepare monthly management reports, governance committee reports and quarterly fund board reports, as well as other periodic and ad-hoc requests

• Communicate with the external fund accountant regarding accounting policy updates

• Proactively support all business partners by providing timely and accurate reporting

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

• 2+ years of accounting experience

• Working knowledge of calculation of NAV

• One to Three (1 to 3) years’ experience within Fund Accounting/Administration of mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds or collective funds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn project management, vendor management and research skills

• Proven verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels in the SAM Fund Administration teams and with other external/internal partners

• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

• Paid parental leave and family building benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

CO Salary Range: USD $58,200 - $119,000 / Year

What’s in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.