Genesis10 · 19 hours ago
Fund Accountant I
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Fund Accountant for a 12+ month contract position located in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves supporting bank loan position servicing within mutual funds, preparing daily reconciliation processes, and managing lifecycle events for bank loans under the guidance of senior team members.
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Responsibilities
Assist with core lifecycle activities for bank loan positions within mutual funds:
Process trade settlements and funding tasks
Process daily interest accruals and tie back to the accounting system ledger
Process paydowns, restructures, and amendments
Process bank loan fees as per the sub-ledger or custody cash posting
Perform daily cash and position reconciliations across accounting systems, administrators/custodians, and sub-ledger data; add comments for breaks and assist in resolution or escalation
Prepare accounting system transaction loaders for basic journal entries and supporting schedules; ensure tie-outs and clear audit trails under standard procedures
Support month/quarter-end close activities: follow cutoff timelines, prepare variance explanations, and contribute to certifications and control attestations
Maintain checklists, SOPs, and control documentation related to loan lifecycle events, reconciliations, and NAV processes
Collaborate with clients, Portfolio Management, NAV Operations, Custody, Loan Administration, Compliance, and Technology; communicate clearly and professionally
Track exceptions and assist in root-cause analyses; contribute ideas for process improvements, data quality checks, and simple automation (primarily in Excel and self-service tools)
Support ad hoc requests, regulatory/audit inquiries, and change initiatives impacting bank loan workflows, systems, or reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics
0–3 years of experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or a related field; internships or co-ops in asset management a plus
Basic understanding of mutual fund accounting concepts under U.S. GAAP; willingness to learn bank loan mechanics and NAV principles
Foundational reconciliation skills (cash and positions); ability to follow procedures to research and clear breaks
Proficiency with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups); eagerness to build advanced skills and maintain audit-ready workpapers
Strong aptitude to learn new systems and workflows quickly
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation discipline; ability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Clear and professional communication skills; collaborative, proactive, and receptive to feedback
Ownership mindset; takes responsibility for tasks, follows through, and asks thoughtful questions
Client-service orientation with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Continuous learning and improvement; openness to new tools, data checks, and process efficiencies
Team collaboration and communication across internal and external stakeholders
Risk awareness and control discipline; diligent in escalating issues and documenting decisions per guidance
Preferred
Exposure to Solvas is helpful
CPA eligibility or interest in professional certification is a plus (not required)
Benefits
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)