Accounting associate job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

The Materion Finance & Accounting Development Program (FADP)
is designed to accelerate early career development of high potential college graduates to prepare them for upwardly mobile careers within finance at Materion. The program is managed by a dedicated Finance & Accounting Development Program Manager with oversight by the CFO and Materion's leadership team.
The program prepares participants for roles of increasing responsibility through a combination of rotational assignments, structured learning, formalized feedback, and mentoring. Program participants will have the opportunity to interact with finance and accounting leaders and participate in various key financial initiatives.
FADPs will complete a two-year program consisting of three 8-month rotations. Geographical flexibility is required during the program and also upon completion of the program. Relocation assistance is provided. The first 8-month rotation will be at our Corporate Office in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area.
Through your rotations, you will receive respected mentors amongst our leadership team and learning opportunities with challenging hands on experience. Program participants will receive exclusive training and exposure to multiple parts of a complex business to provide them a well-rounded experience within multiple finance functions.
Rotation examples include the following:
Operations FinanceAccountingInternal AuditFinancial Planning & AnalysisTreasuryTax
Prior to completing the program, participants will work with the Program Manager to identify a position to assume within the accounting & finance organization. Throughout the rotations, will work with management to establish and align both personal and company goals.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting earned between June 2022 and June 2023GPA of 3.0 or higher Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team environment Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills Results oriented through initiative, ownership, and accountability Flexible and adapt to change easily Geographical flexibility is required during and upon completion of the program

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings

The Investment Accounting Associate is responsible for reconciling Client portfolios, responding to Client audit requests and providing reports to Clients and their consultants. Parametric's books and records are reconciled against statements provided by counterparties that also provide services to the Client. Upon completion of this process, the Investment Accounting Associate works with the counterparties to correct errors, monitor resolution, and ensure the Accounting Supervisor is apprised of all situations that are not corrected in a timely manner. Because AUM and Client management fees are based on these values, accuracy and timely resolution are critical.
Primary Responsibilities

Reconciliation and Analysis 65%

Controls, Documentation & Process Improvement 25%

Miscellaneous Client Deliverables 10%

* Reconciliation and analysis of statements received from custodians, swap counterparties, futures commission merchants (FCM's), financing counterparties, and various brokerage firms
* Obtain and organize statements from banks and brokers used in the reconciliation process. Monitor to ensure preliminary and final versions are reviewed, saved, and properly labeled
* Research and resolve issues that arise during the reconciliation process to minimize the impact to the Client. Determine the impact of the issue and escalate to senior staff as appropriate
* Build and leverage business relationships with custodians and counterparties to facilitate communication and implementation of solutions that will benefit the Client
* Ensure deadlines are met across all Clients, understanding this may require Accountants to set aside their individual tasks to assist colleagues with meeting their deadlines
* Escalate reconciliation issues and situations that may indicate a lapse in controls, missing controls, or a data integrity issue
* Provide accurate financial data to support Performance

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience, with a concentration in Finance or Accounting
* 1-3 years relevant experience working with an Investment Manager, Hedge Fund or business in a similar industry strongly preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel
* Strong attention to detail and high standard for accuracy
* Ability to plan and prioritize in order to meet deadlines and achieve objectives

Morgan Stanley and its affiliated companies are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or because of any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Accordingly, applicants will be referred to Morgan Stanley solely on the basis of individual merit and achievement. Morgan Stanley takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other prohibited criterion.

**Job:** **Investment Management*

**Title:** *Investment Accounting Associate - Parametric*

**Location:** *Minnesota-Minneapolis*


**Other Locations:** *Americas-United States of America-New York-New York, Americas-United States of America-Georgia-Alpharetta, Americas-United States of America-Washington-Seattle, Americas-United States of America-Massachusetts-Boston*

\: $55,000

Be Ready To\:

• Assumed Reinsurance Responsibilities will include\:
  • analyzing assumed reinsurance accounting data
  • completing reinsurance system entry work
  • cash Flow analysis and accounts receivable management
  • participating in contract dialog with underwriters and actuaries
• Ceded Reinsurance Responsibilities will include\:
  • oversee, analyze and reconcile various calculation modules
  • cash Flow analysis and accounts receivable management
• be responsible for special projects as they develop
• develop revenue/expense analysis, projections, reports and presentations
• ensure all task/project deadlines are met accordingly

Qualification:

Be Equipped With\:

• strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• above average written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• exceptional analytical and problem solving talent
• ability to work independently under time constraints while recognizing when to ask for assistance

You've Earned\:

• bachelor's degree in accounting

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you're new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional - all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our

benefits

and

amenities

packages.

Many departments at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation; religion; national origin; age; disability; or any other basis prohibited by law. Learn more about the Federal Employment Notices.