Mutual Fund Accountant

Fund AccountantFund Accountants maintain books and records for mutual funds, hedge funds and similar products and portfolios, recording and validating transactions, reconciling accounts, analyzing exception reporting, calculating net asset value per share, and reporting fund information. Assist with preparation of periodic financial reports, calculation of fund performance, and preparation of tax workpapers. Communicate and resolve issues with others.

Summary of Essential Job FunctionsAdhere to policies and proceduresReconcile designated accountsInput transactions from approved source dataAnalyze system outputs/exception reportingReview and approve NAV and yield calculationsPrepare control and proof reconciliationsValidate security valuationsEnsure timely resolution of recon differencesAssist with financial report preparationPerform compliance tests, report resultsAssist with tax analysis and reportingReview fund performance resultsCommunicate with client, vendors and co-workersUnderstand securities and accrual recognitionOther reasonable related and administrative dutiesJob RequirementsPractical accounting experience preferred; Proven organizational skills; Developed key board/typing skills; Demonstrated ability to multitask, time manage; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Education RequirementsTwo-year degree with coursework in accounting.