Fund Accountant
Vaco by Highspring
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AccountingValuationBusiness analysisMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Fund Accountant is responsible for providing specialized accounting support for commingled investment portfolios. Utilizing fund accounting technology, this individual will support key aspects of Net Asset Value (NAV) execution, including transactions, capital stock, expenses, corporate actions, cash activity, special handling, and the identification and resolution of breaks. The Fund Accountant will ensure daily accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time while maintaining departmental quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for derivative valuation inquiries.
- Verify financial information and identify, escalate, and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage daily processing volumes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitor daily accounting activities and ensure team deadlines and requirements are met.
- Manage daily production reporting and follow up on outstanding inquiries.
- Identify and resolve reconciliation breaks and other accounting issues.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and minimize risk and exposure.
- Contribute to management reporting, including Clarity, PVCs, past dues, cash breaks, and R&A analysis.
- Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects effectively while meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, escalate, and resolve issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work U.S. holidays and overtime as needed.