Fund Accountant

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. 

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.  

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. 

Role Summary

Under moderate supervision, supports an assigned fund accounting and/or financial reporting oversight process(es), for assigned product(s), ranging from low to medium complexity. Responsible for completing assigned recurring activities and other ad hoc assignments, as needed. Responsible for maintaining a basic understanding of accounting and reporting guidance and company policies that impact their assigned areas. Addresses basic issues with service providers by identifying and proposing resolutions. May confer with experienced peers to determine resolutions. Builds internal network and leverages relationships to research and respond to basic issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic oversight activities for assigned accounting and/ or financial reporting process(es), to evaluate accuracy and completeness of data and deliverables from third-party service providers. Conducts activities to identify errors or exceptions exceeding specified tolerances; researches potential resolutions and, within parameters, addresses issues with service providers; escalates issues, along with recommended and potential resolution to supervisor and may assist in resolution.
• Provides other product support to governance committees; may aggregate supporting information/data for relevant matters and metrics for senior team members and management; may provide initial input of policy documents, internal educational materials, and process enhancements. May support functional compliance requirements.
• Applies knowledge of internal controls, T. Rowe Price accounting and reporting policies, relevant guidance and service standards. Escalates unclear or unprecedented situations, along with initial ideas and recommendations and potential solutions, to senior peers or management. Demonstrates knowledge of drivers for assigned areas.
• Builds relationships with internal stakeholders to gain knowledge and an understanding of available resources useful for researching and resolving basic issues.
• Performs ad-hoc analyses and assignments on special, tactical projects, usually in collaboration with more experienced professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field AND
• 0+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred:

• Proficient in Excel and PC skills
• Problem solving skills
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$59,000.00 - $92,500.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$59,500.00 - $102,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$68,000.00 - $116,000.00 for the location of: New York, California