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Job Summary:
Associate-level Fund / Client Accounting role supporting Daily NAV Production for mutual funds. This position will join the production team in Everett, MA and play a key role in NAV calculation, validation, reporting, and client data delivery. The role supports complex fund structures in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and is critical to maintaining accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The work schedule for this opportunity 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
- NAV Production & Fund Accounting: Lead daily accounting and NAV production activities including NAV construction, validation, review, dissemination, and reporting for small- to medium-complexity mutual funds
- Client & Data Reporting: Report and verify mutual fund data to clients, internal business partners, and database providers; complete surveys and worksheets; update and maintain mutual fund databases
- Financial Reconciliation & Statements: Prepare financial statements and perform reconciliations on holdings, accruals, trades, and cash balances; verify tax statements issued to the Tax Department
- Issue Resolution & Quality Control: Review data and resolve escalated issues arising during daily, weekly, or monthly accounting and reporting cycles; maintain accounting records in accordance with internal policies and procedures
- Team Support & Operations: Provide work direction and technical assistance on complex matters; support inquiry management, specialized reporting, and regulatory reporting across assigned fund groups
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 1–5 years of experience in fund accounting, accounting support, or financial operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment with strict deadlines
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Comfortable making judgment calls in high-pressure situations and escalating issues appropriately
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in Daily NAV production or mutual fund accounting environments
- Exposure to regulatory reporting or specialized fund accounting teams
- Experience working with fund accounting platforms and financial databases (e.g., Canoe Intelligence or similar tools)
Why Join Us:
This role offers hands-on exposure to high-impact NAV production work within a critical production team that supports complex mutual fund structures. You’ll receive one-on-one training, ramp quickly into meaningful responsibilities, and gain deep experience in fund accounting, regulatory reporting, and financial operations. The team is rebuilding and growing, creating strong opportunities for visibility, ownership, and accelerated learning in a high-profile production environment where attitude, adaptability, and problem-solving are highly valued.
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Pay Rate Range
30 - 35 USD hourly
Additional Notes
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.
Benefits Information
Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.