Associate Accountant, Fund Accounting
The Associate Accountant in Fund Accounting at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on maintaining accurate fund accounting records, calculating Net Asset Values, and reconciling investment transactions. This position supports investment operations and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with internal controls and contributing to process improvements in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Accountant, Fund Accounting to join their fund accounting team in South Boston, MA. This is a full-time, contract opportunity ideal for recent graduates or early-career accounting professionals who want hands-on experience with NAV calculations, reconciliations, and investment transaction processing.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly fund accounting records
- Assist in calculating and verifying Net Asset Values (NAVs) for investment funds
- Reconcile cash, securities, and other balance sheet accounts
- Monitor and resolve accounting breaks and reconciliation discrepancies
- Process and review investment transactions (purchases, sales, income, corporate actions)
- Follow internal controls, policies, and operating procedures
- Participate in process-improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Prior internship or accounting/finance experience is a plus
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity, or other investment vehicles
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $43,200 - $64,800 USD (good-faith estimate of base pay)
- Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include retirement plans, health and welfare coverage (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, parental/caregiver leave, disability and life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits. A discretionary bonus program may also be available.
Work Authorization & Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.
Location & Schedule
- Location: South Boston, MA (onsite)
- Employment type: Full-time, Contract
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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