Fund Accounting Associate – Entry-Level Finance

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an entry-level Fund Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist to support daily accounting and financial operations of investment funds. The role provides a path to develop in fund accounting, asset management, and investment operations.

You will assist with NAV calculations, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close while coordinating with fund administrators and internal teams. The position emphasizes accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships or co-ops are a plus.
• Foundational understanding of debits/credits, journal entries and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily and monthly fund accounting and investment operations.
• Assist with NAV calculations, review and validation of fund schedules.
• Perform reconciliations of cash, positions, portfolios and GL; resolve discrepancies.
• Process investment activity and monitor trade settlements with internal and external teams.
• Prepare and review fund financial statements, schedules, and management reporting.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.

Skills

Analytical skills and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an entry-level Fund Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist to support daily accounting and financial operations of investment funds. The role provides a path to develop in fund accounting, asset management, and investment operations.

You will assist with NAV calculations, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close while coordinating with fund administrators and internal teams. The position emphasizes accuracy and process improvement.