Fund Accountant: Investment Ops, Valuations & Automation

HRB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Fund Accountant to join its finance team. This role owns key accounting activities supporting investment vehicles across the full lifecycle of fund accounting, valuations, and investor activity.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and interest in automation and emerging tools to improve processes. CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in investment management or fund accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with complex financial data.
• Experience with double-entry accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting & Financial Close: support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for investment vehicles.
• Prepare, review, and post investment transactions.
• Perform account and investment reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Review investment values and investigate anomalies or variances.
• Coordinate and process capital activity, including calls and distributions.
• Maintain accounting workpapers, documentation, and supporting records.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and other accounting requirements.
• Support cash management and treasury activities as needed.
• Investment Operations: work with third-party providers to research and resolve issues.
• Communicate with investment managers to obtain information for closing processes.
• Ensure investment activity is correctly reflected in records and systems.
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage technology and automation to enhance accounting processes.
• Participate in system enhancements and finance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

HRB in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Fund Accountant to join its finance team. This role owns key accounting activities supporting investment vehicles across the full lifecycle of fund accounting, valuations, and investor activity.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and interest in automation and emerging tools to improve processes. CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.