Fund Accountant (BOS)

HireTalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Fund Accountant to support the NAV process and daily accounting deliverables for commingled investment portfolios in a fast-paced financial services environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and communicating effectively with internal teams. Bachelor’s degree required and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify, elevate, and resolve issues independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work.
• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to work U.S. holidays and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily NAV production activities for investment portfolios.
• Process and review transactions, capital stock activity, expenses, corporate actions, cash activity, and special handling transactions.
• Serve as a primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries.
• Verify and validate accounting information for accuracy.
• Monitor daily workloads and ensure deliverables meet quality and timing standards.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting breaks and exceptions.
• Escalate operational issues and problem items appropriately.
• Follow up on open inquiries and outstanding issues.
• Support daily production reporting and management reporting requirements.
• Assist in cash break analysis, reconciliation activities, and operational reporting.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to resolve issues and minimize risk.
• Contribute to department and firm-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Gain an understanding of how fund accounting functions impact broader business operations.
• Support team goals and ensure deadlines and service standards are achieved.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively despite competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a

Overview

We are seeking a Fund Accountant to support the accounting and operational activities of commingled investment portfolios within a financial services environment. This role is responsible for executing key aspects of the Net Asset Value (NAV) process, resolving accounting exceptions, supporting reporting activities, and ensuring daily accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Fund Accounting Operations

• Support daily NAV production activities for investment portfolios
• Process and review:
  • Transactions
  • Capital stock activity
  • Expenses
  • Corporate actions
  • Cash activity
  • Special handling transactions
• Serve as a primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries
• Verify and validate accounting information for accuracy
• Monitor daily workloads and ensure deliverables meet quality and timing standards
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting breaks and exceptions

Issue Resolution & Reporting

• Escalate operational issues and problem items appropriately
• Follow up on open inquiries and outstanding issues
• Support daily production reporting and management reporting requirements
• Assist in cash break analysis, reconciliation activities, and operational reporting
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to resolve issues and minimize risk

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Contribute to department and firm-wide process improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity
• Gain an understanding of how fund accounting functions impact broader business operations
• Support team goals and ensure deadlines and service standards are achieved
• Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively despite competing priorities and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify, elevate, and resolve issues independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work
• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Ability to work U.S. holidays and overtime when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Fund accounting, investment operations, or financial services experience
• Experience supporting NAV calculations and fund accounting processes
• Knowledge of derivatives, securities, corporate actions, or investment products
• Experience with reconciliations, break resolution, and operational controls
• Exposure to financial reporting and process improvement initiatives