Fund Accountant - The Planet Group

Boston, MA 02210

About the Job

Job Description

20-22/hr

Fund Accountant
6-month contract: Possibility for extension or temp to perm opportunity
Location: Boston MA

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work US holidays
Preferred:
Experience in the financial services industry, a plus.
Excel skills would be helpful. If they have advanced Excel skills even better, but not required.
Job Description/Summary:
The Fund Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting support of commingled investment portfolios within the business line. Leveraging our fund accounting technology, Fund Accountants will complete one or more key aspects of net asset value execution including; transactions, capital stock, expenses, corporate actions, cash, and special handling, as well as break identification and resolution. Fund Accountants ensure daily accounting deliverables are timely and accurate.
Primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries
Verify information
Escalate problem items
Manage daily volume
Ensure daily output maintains department/team standards for quality and timeliness
Help to ensure team deadlines and/or requirements are being met
Manage daily production reporting
Monitor and assist in the resolution of issues
Follow up on open inquiries
Interact with other departments on resolution of issues
Break follow-up and resolution
Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and exposure
Communicate with internal departments as necessary
Contribute to Management Reporting (e.g., Clarity, PVCs, past dues, cash breaks, R&A analysis)
Gain an understanding of the big picture of how specific functions impact the firm
Contribute to Division/Firm process improvement activities
Gain efficiencies to improve individual productivity
Manage multiple tasks and/or projects efficiently despite resource and time constraints

Source : The Planet Group