Finance Associate

Vaco Recruiter Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Financial Services Firm in Boston is seeking an entry-level candidate to support day-to-day accounting for mutual funds. This role offers training and opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities include monitoring transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with reporting. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and prior internship experience in finance or accounting.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business.
• Prior finance/accounting internship experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mutual fund operation tasks.
• Monitor and record security transactions including trade, interest payments, maturities and corporate actions.
• Prepare cash reconciliations.
• Calculate and report on fund Net Asset Values on a daily basis.
• Assist with management reporting activities.
• Assist with client service activities and inquiries.
• Monitor and manage cash flows and expenses.
• Analyze fund requests and manage fund distributions.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business

Job description

VACO Boston has partnered with a Financial Services Firm in Boston, MA who is looking for an entry level candidate to join their team. Working in their Custodial Banking Operation these roles offer training and opportunity for growth. We have many success stories of our candidates becoming permanent employees and advancing to managerial roles. If the investment world and financial services has been of interest to you this could be a great way to gain experience.

Position Summary: This financial services position will support all aspects of day to day accounting for assigned mutual funds and assist with daily reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with mutual fund operation tasks.
• Monitor and record security transactions including trade, interest payments, maturities and corporate actions.
• Prepare cash reconciliations.
• Calculate and report on fund Net Asset Values on a daily basis.
• Assist with management reporting activities.
• Assist with client service activities and inquiries.
• Monitor and manage cash flows and expenses.
• Analyze fund requests and manage fund distributions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business.
• Prior finance/accounting internship experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.