Fund Accountant – Boston, MA
We are seeking candidates for a Fund Accountant position with a highly successful investment management firm located just outside of Boston, MA. This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely processing of daily cash movements and supporting operational workflows. The ideal candidate will have 1-2+ years of operations or fund accounting experience within the investment management industry.
This is a 12-month contract position that will pay $30-36/hr (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week.
Responsibilities:
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Process, monitor, and reconcile client-directed cash activity across multiple accounts and custodians on a daily basis
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Partner with internal teams (onshore and offshore) and external counterparties to ensure accurate and timely contributions, withdrawals, and other cash movements
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Investigate and resolve cash breaks, discrepancies, and exceptions promptly
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Support operational controls and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards
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Identify processes requiring new or updated procedures and independently draft documentation for review
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Contribute to ongoing process improvements and workflow enhancements
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
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2+ years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or a related function
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Prior operations experience at an asset manager or custodian required
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Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in reconciliation and transaction processing
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Experience with cash flow processing strongly preferred
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Exposure to offshore operations a plus
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
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Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].
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