Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

Socket.dev; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon in the United States is seeking a seasoned Fund/Client Accountant to deliver accounting services for complex funds, determine net asset values, calculate performance, allocate expenses and prepare client reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5–7 years of total experience, with Big 4 background preferred. There are no direct reports; you will provide guidance to junior team members and collaborate to improve accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of total work experience preferred.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
• No direct reports. Provides guidance to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Conducts accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports.
• Performs complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
• Provides guidance and reviews work related to cash and asset reconciliations relating to complex accounts or transactions.
• Drafts reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds and regularly interacts with clients to answer questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Conducts accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports.
• Performs complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
• Provides guidance and reviews work related to cash and asset reconciliations relating to complex accounts or transactions.
• Drafts reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds and regularly interacts with clients to answer questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5-7 years of total work experience preferred.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
• No direct reports. Provides guidance to less experienced team members.

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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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