Fund Accountant (BOS)

BCforward seeks a highly motivated Fund Accountant for an opportunity in Boston, MA
Position Title: Fund Accountant
Location: Boston, MA
Anticipated Start Date: 02/24/2025
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6+ Months (Possibly for extension)
Job Type: Monday to Friday - 3 days in the office, 2 remotes.
Pay Range: $23/hr. to $24/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:
Fund Accounting
Bachelors Degree
Reconciliation
Bond Pricing

Description:
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 timelines.
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 the 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 (ie: Clarity, PVC's, past dues, cash breaks, R and A analysis)
Gain an understanding of the big picture of how specific function impacts 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 BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills. Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
Organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to work US Holidays Ability to work overtime as necessary

Responsibilities will include:
Responsible for performing a daily cash/receivable reconciliation for funds holding bank loans.
Review and process incoming / outgoing wires to accounting system.
Perform a cash/receivable reconciliation during audit periods and preparing audit reporting packages.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best-in-class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235229 when responding to this ad.