Fund Accountant

REX Financial; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

REX Financial is seeking a Fund Accountant to assist in daily NAV calculations and GAAP financial statement reviews, working with a fund administrator and external auditors.

The role involves preparing management reports, coordinating with auditors, and supporting tax and regulatory filings, with emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or financial services.
• Familiarity with investment company accounting and GAAP reporting.
• Experience with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax service providers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting systems and fund accounting platforms a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the calculation and review of daily NAVs prepared by an external fund administrator.
• Support the Fund Controller in reviewing quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements prepared by the fund administrator.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audits and quarterly reviews are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide supporting documentation to external auditors for year-end audit requests.
• Assist external tax accountants with the preparation of tax schedules and provide supporting documentation for year-end tax work.
• Support the preparation and filing of all SEC and OTC regulatory filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare internal daily and weekly management reports.
• Assist in evaluating, documenting, and maintaining the company’s accounting policies.
• Support special projects and other key deliverables as needed.
• Respond to investor inquiries and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the calculation and review of daily NAVs prepared by an external fund administrator.
• Support the Fund Controller in reviewing quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements prepared by the fund administrator.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure audits and quarterly reviews are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide supporting documentation to external auditors for year-end audit requests.
• Assist external tax accountants with the preparation of tax schedules and provide supporting documentation for year-end tax work.
• Support the preparation and filing of all SEC and OTC regulatory filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare internal daily and weekly management reports.
• Assist in evaluating, documenting, and maintaining the company’s accounting policies.
• Support special projects and other key deliverables as needed.
• Respond to investor inquiries and ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or financial services.
• Familiarity with investment company accounting and GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience working with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax service providers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting systems and fund accounting platforms a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.