Fund Accountant
hiretalent • Boston, MA • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Fund Accountant to support the accounting and operational activities of commingled investment portfolios within a financial services environment. This role is responsible for executing key aspects of the Net Asset Value (NAV) process, resolving accounting exceptions, supporting reporting activities, and ensuring daily accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Fund Accounting Operations
- Support daily NAV production activities for investment portfolios
- Process and review:
- Transactions
- Capital stock activity
- Expenses
- Corporate actions
- Cash activity
- Special handling transactions
- Serve as a primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries
- Verify and validate accounting information for accuracy
- Monitor daily workloads and ensure deliverables meet quality and timing standards
- Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting breaks and exceptions
Issue Resolution & Reporting
- Escalate operational issues and problem items appropriately
- Follow up on open inquiries and outstanding issues
- Support daily production reporting and management reporting requirements
- Assist in cash break analysis, reconciliation activities, and operational reporting
- Communicate effectively with internal departments to resolve issues and minimize risk
Process Improvement & Team Support
- Contribute to department and firm-wide process improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity
- Gain an understanding of how fund accounting functions impact broader business operations
- Support team goals and ensure deadlines and service standards are achieved
- Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively despite competing priorities and deadlines
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve issues independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work
- Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Ability to work U.S. holidays and overtime when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Fund accounting, investment operations, or financial services experience
- Experience supporting NAV calculations and fund accounting processes
- Knowledge of derivatives, securities, corporate actions, or investment products
- Experience with reconciliations, break resolution, and operational controls
- Exposure to financial reporting and process improvement initiatives
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $59,000–$105,000 per year (median ~$81,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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