Entry Level Accounting & Finance Specialist

To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4><\/p> Position Summary<\/h2> The Fund Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist will support the accounting and day-to-day financial operations of investment funds and portfolios. This entry-level position is designed for someone who is interested in developing a career in fund accounting, asset management, investment operations, or financial services<\/strong>.<\/p> The Specialist will assist with fund accounting, NAV support, cash and position reconciliations, investment transaction processing, financial reporting, and operational controls<\/strong>. The role will work closely with internal accounting, finance, and investment operations teams as well as external fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers.<\/p> Key Responsibilities<\/h2> Support daily and monthly fund accounting and investment operations<\/strong> activities.<\/li> Assist with the calculation, review, and validation of Net Asset Value (NAV)<\/strong> and supporting fund accounting schedules.<\/li> Perform cash, position, portfolio, and general ledger reconciliations<\/strong>, researching and resolving discrepancies.<\/li> Review and process investment-related activity, including purchases, sales, income, expenses, fees, and cash movements<\/strong>.<\/li> Assist with monitoring trade and settlement activity<\/strong> and resolving outstanding items with internal teams and external service providers.<\/li> Record and review journal entries and general ledger activity<\/strong> related to investment funds.<\/li> Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close<\/strong> processes.<\/li> Support the preparation and review of fund financial statements, financial schedules, and management reporting<\/strong>.<\/li> Review portfolio and accounting data for accuracy and investigate differences between internal records and external records.<\/li> Assist with tracking dividends, interest income, investment expenses, management fees, and other fund-related activity<\/strong>.<\/li> Coordinate with fund administrators, custodians, banks, brokers, and other third-party service providers<\/strong> to research and resolve accounting or operational discrepancies.<\/li> Maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations, transactions, and accounting entries.<\/li> Assist with audit requests and financial reporting support<\/strong>, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.<\/li> Support internal controls and established accounting and operational procedures.<\/li> Prepare Excel-based reports and perform financial data analysis as needed.<\/li> Participate in projects focused on improving fund accounting processes, data quality, controls, and operational efficiency<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul> Qualifications<\/h2> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration<\/strong>, or a related discipline.<\/li> 0-2 years of relevant experience<\/strong>; internships or co-op experience within accounting, banking, asset management, investment management, or financial services are preferred.<\/li> Foundational understanding of accounting principles, debits and credits, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial statements<\/strong>.<\/li> Strong interest in investments, financial markets, fund accounting, and investment operations<\/strong>.<\/li> Proficiency with Microsoft Excel<\/strong>, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, sorting\/filtering, and data analysis.<\/li> Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.<\/li> High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.<\/li> Ability to identify and investigate differences across financial data.<\/li> Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.<\/li> Effective written and verbal communication skills.<\/li><\/ul> Preferred Qualifications<\/h2> Internship, coursework, or exposure to fund accounting, investment accounting, asset management, banking, or financial services<\/strong>.<\/li> Basic knowledge of investment products such as equities, fixed income securities, mutual funds, ETFs, or alternative investments<\/strong>.<\/li> Familiarity with NAV calculations, portfolio accounting, trade settlements, or investment reconciliations<\/strong> is a plus, but not required.<\/li> Exposure to accounting, portfolio management, or investment accounting systems.<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <img src="https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/ZmluYW5jZXBoaS41NDU3Ny4xMjU4NEBiZWFjb25oaWxsLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"><\/p> T1476659EG_1793227256<\/span><\/p> To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>