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The Division of Investment Management (IM) works to support the SEC in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. IM regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers.
IM's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office is seeking to fill 2 Staff Accountant positions in the Chief Accountant's Office in Washington, DC or one of the following regional locations: NYRO and BRO.
03/07/2023 to 04/10/2023
$132,834 - $233,640 per year
Starting salary is based on experience. The range is listed for informational purposes. Initial pay will be set below the maximum. See more below
SK 14
2 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
23-ES-11871381-WLJ
711015700
Boston, MA:
SK-14: $132,834 - $225,043
New York, NY:
SK-14: $137,908 - $233,640
Washington, DC
SK-14: $134,304 - $227,534
If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing accounting guidance for sensitive and complex programs, issues, and problems dealing with assignments that cover a broad range of functions involving the investment management industry and administration of the securities laws affecting investment companies and investment advisers.
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