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BNY · 1 month ago

Fund Accountant (contract)

BNY Mellon is a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system. The Fund Accountant role supports the Fund Accounting and Investment Operations team with a focus on derivatives processing, reconciliations, and mutual fund/ETF accounting.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Set up derivatives, process trades, and manage lifecycle events within the accounting platform
Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, balances, and exposure; research and resolve breaks
Assist with mutual fund and ETF accounting activities, surveys, worksheets, and data verification
Update and maintain fund databases, prepare reports, and support financial statement and tax-related processes
Execute daily tasks with precision, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure deadlines are met
Work closely with supervisors, subject matter experts, and peers to support end-to-end operational workflows
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational efficiency

Qualification

Fund accountingInvestment operationsAdvanced ExcelDerivatives knowledgeEagleInvestOneAnalytical skillsReconciliation abilitiesProcess improvementProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

2–3 years of experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or financial services
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Business considered)
Advanced Excel skills (lookups, formulas, data extraction)
Strong interest in securities, derivatives, and financial markets
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation abilities
Ability to learn quickly, ask questions, and work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Derivatives knowledge
Background in fund or investment accounting
Experience with Eagle, InvestOne, or similar accounting platforms

Benefits

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.

Company

We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian A. Ruane
CEO Government Securities Services & Global Client Management
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Chris Kearns
CEO, Depositary Receipts
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