Fund Accountant

IntePros; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant for its Lake Mary, Florida office. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial data and performing mutual fund reconciliations as part of a collaborative team. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with proficiency in Excel and fund accounting experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule requiring 3–4 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Experience in mutual fund, fund accounting, or fund conversion.
• Understanding of finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Report and verify mutual fund data for clients and internal teams.
• Perform reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Update mutual fund databases and accounting records.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft or similar ERP tools

Job description

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $43.00/hr

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our dynamic team in Lake Mary, Florida. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting mutual fund operations and financial reporting processes.

About the Role

As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, performing key reconciliations, and maintaining records that support daily and monthly fund accounting activities. You’ll collaborate closely with internal partners and clients to deliver high-quality financial information and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and verify mutual fund data for clients, internal teams, and database providers.
• Perform reconciliations and research discrepancies on holdings, accruals, trades, and cash balances.
• Update and maintain mutual fund databases and accounting records.
• Record trade instructions and income accruals accurately and promptly.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and verification of tax statements for internal departments.
• Support trade capture reconciliation, cash reconciliation, and related project initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve mismatches within the accounting system to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Hybrid schedule: 3–4 days per week onsite in the Lake Mary, FL office.
• Work as part of a collaborative team of 10 accounting professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Mutual fund / fund accounting / fund conversion experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fundamental understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with trade capture and cash reconciliation processes.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP tools
• Exposure to consolidation and financial close processes

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Banking