Fund Accountant

Overview

A remote contract opportunity is available for an experienced Fund Accountant to join a fund accounting team from August 2026 through March 2027, with a possible extension of up to 2 months. The role requires working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash transactions and post accounting entries.
• Prepare wire requests and research transaction exceptions to ensure timely clearing of cash activity.
• Review new security master file setups for portfolio security purchases.
• Process daily accounting journals and reconcile daily trial balance accounts and bank statements.
• Analyze account activity and post manual adjusting entries.
• Calculate accurate and timely monthly portfolio valuations.
• Reconcile portfolio contributions and withdrawals to Transfer Agent activity.
• Prepare and distribute monthly fund reconciliation reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate reconciling items, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and compliance reports.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an additional four years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4-5 years of experience in Mutual Fund Accounting and Fund Valuation.
• Hands-on experience calculating and supporting Net Asset Value (NAV).
• Experience processing accounting journals, reconciliations, portfolio valuations, and financial reporting.
• Experience reconciling general ledger accounts, bank statements, and Transfer Agent activity.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Additional Information

• Minimal overtime may be required during quarter-end close and year-end audit periods.
• All interviews will be conducted on camera and recorded for future reference.
• Candidates must already possess the legal right to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is available.
• Applicants residing in California will not be considered for this position.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, based on experience.

Location

• Remote position
• Work schedule aligned with Mountain Time hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT)