Portfolio Accountant

Leeds Professional Resources; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to join its Finance team. The role involves overseeing accounting processes, performing monthly reconciliations, and preparing financial reports to support investment decisions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in financial systems are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in portfolio accounting, fund accounting, or related financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and investment reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations of investment portfolios.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support investment decision-making.
• Manage general ledger entries for portfolio transactions.
• Collaborate with investment managers and auditors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Technical accounting skills

Financial systems proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Portfolio management software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Portfolio Accountant to join our Finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will support the management of investment portfolios by overseeing accounting processes, reconciling portfolio transactions, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, proficiency in financial systems, and the ability to collaborate with investment and finance teams to maintain data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations of investment portfolios, ensuring accurate recording of transactions for equities, bonds, and other financial instruments.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including portfolio performance, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statements, to support investment decision-making.
• Manage general ledger entries for portfolio transactions, ensuring proper classification and compliance with US GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Collaborate with investment managers, custodians, and auditors to streamline processes, support audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in portfolio accounting, fund accounting, or related financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and investment reporting.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Excel, or portfolio management software).

Preferred

• CPA certification or progress toward it.
• Experience with high-volume investment data and reconciliations.

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

This description reflects a role with Leeds Professional Resources in Leeds and is focused on portfolio accounting responsibilities within a finance context. EEO statements and standard employment disclosures remain applicable as required.