Senior Fund & Client Accounting Specialist

BNY; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BNY is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to perform accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including NAV calculation, performance assessment, and expense allocation. You will drive service improvements and guide junior staff while ensuring accurate reporting.

In this role, you will review reconciliations, participate in complex accounting tasks, and provide input on methodologies. A Big 4 background and GAAP/IFRS familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years total work experience preferred.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on fund accounting practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including NAV, fund performance, expenses, and reports.
• Lead complex Fund/Client Accounting tasks to drive service improvements and efficiencies; enhance processes and perform specialist reviews.
• Provide input into methodologies and supervise junior team members.
• Oversee cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts; resolve atypical transactions.
• Draft client reports on fund performance and review drafts by junior staff.

Skills

Client accounting

Fund accounting

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

BNY is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to perform accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including NAV calculation, performance assessment, and expense allocation. You will drive service improvements and guide junior staff while ensuring accurate reporting.

In this role, you will review reconciliations, participate in complex accounting tasks, and provide input on methodologies. A Big 4 background and GAAP/IFRS familiarity are highly valued.