Fund accountants are primarily responsible for the aspects of day-to-day accounting for their assigned mutual or institutional funds. They prepare timely and accurate fund accounting output, including net asset values, yields, distributions for subsequent review, and accounting for investment portfolios including securities, real estate, or commodities. They calculate and report net asset values per unit and compile standard weekly and monthly financial statements and income expense accruals.
Fund accountants conduct daily analysis of various financial metrics to help firms set a price or value of their funds. They also calculate and report income, expense, and item-specific accrual statements including a dividend or interest income worksheet and other schedules including a T-bill. They monitor and record security transactions including trade, interest payment, maturity and corporate actions. They report findings promptly to clients and ensure their findings adhere to laws, compliance, and protocol. Fund accountants need a minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
What responsibilities are common for Fund Accountant jobs?
- Implement fund structures on accounting system.
- Assist in design and implementation of internal audit practices and procedures.
- Coordinate with fund administrator for accounting and reporting matters.
- Review and coordinate fund expense analysis and expense processing.
- Assist in development of policies and procedures for work performed.
- Prepare reports provided to internal and external customers, including maintenance of supporting documentation.
- Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis.
- Oversee, as a resource, acquisitions of new business and portfolio management.
- Generate quarterly financial statements, accompanying notes, and supporting schedules.
- Daily/Monthly/Quarterly reconciliation of investment positions and fair market values.
- Assist with reviewing compliance and regulatory filings.
- Support and review the work produced by lower level staff.
- Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports.
- Quarterly calls: Track participants and take notes for calls.
- Assist in tracking PSC member information participation in meetings and teleconferences.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of general journal entries.
- Where applicable, support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports.
- May participate in annual and strategic business planning process.
- Develop strong business relationships with both internal and external clients.
- Provide fund advisors with forecasted available cash for fund every morning in a quick and accurate manner.
- Prepare allocations of capital calls and distributions and setup notices accordingly.
- Assist other departments with the acquisition and disposition of real estate properties.
What are the typical qualifications for Fund Accountant jobs?
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business, or GED/high school diploma and equivalent experience.
- Experience with C#, IRR, and SOC software and systems.
- Fluent in GAAP updates and requirements.
- Experience with legal documentation and enterprise resource planning.
- Prior experience in a consulting position.
- A sound decision maker and natural problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking and collaboration skills.
- A good work ethic and natural leader.
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Work/Life Balance
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Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
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Avg. Experience2-4 years
How much does a Fund Accountant make?
Confident
$80,371
/yr
Total Pay
$55,865
/
yr
Base Pay
+
$24,506
/
yr
Additional Pay
$80,371
/yr
$54K
$147K
$42K$310K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range
Fund Accountant Career Path
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Average Years of Experience
0 - 1
23%
2 - 4
57%
5 - 7
8+
5%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
Fund Accountant Insights
Read what Fund Accountant professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
BNP Paribas
Hedge Fund Accountant
Jun 4, 2021
“Good lifts and ambience is nice”
Citi
Fund Accountant Manager
Aug 2, 2021
“You get to learn and do a lot but I terms of benefits don't expect much.”
U.S. Bank
Fund Accountant
May 9, 2022
“it was good and I got a bonus after <1 yr”
Northern Trust
Fund Accountant Team Lead
May 16, 2021
“best to expect nothing when it comes to yearly salary review even with exceptional performance rating”
RBC Investor Services
Fund Accountant
Jul 23, 2020
“You get to learn so many new things there along with a good team to work with”
STRAIT
Senior Fund Accountant
Mar 12, 2021
“Reward your hard work and personal development with financial incentives and wider career opportunities”
HSBC
Senior Fund Accountant
Jan 29, 2022
“Good team work and colleague”
Cerebral (CA)
Fund Raiser
Oct 3, 2021
“Good team work and organisation”
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