What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Analyst position at BNY Mellon?
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a Fund Accounting Analyst with 2-3 years of experience to join a fast-paced team supporting private equity and credit fund clients. This 6-month contract role focuses on reconciliations, NAV preparation, and contributing to daily fund accounting operations while operating under tight client deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Fund Accounting Execution: Prepare and review trial balances, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Reconciliations: Perform cash and custody reconciliations and investigate variances independently
• NAV & Reporting: Contribute to Net Asset Value calculations and ensure accuracy of fund reporting
• Process Adherence: Work within established workflows, coordinating with offshore teams handling position-level reconciliations
• Team Support: Assist junior team members and contribute to overall team deliverables
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)
• 2–3 years of accounting or fund accounting experience
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, debits/credits, and financial reporting
Preferred Experience:
• Prior experience with NAV preparation or fund accounting environments
• Exposure to private equity or credit funds
• Experience improving or supporting operational processes
Why Join Us:
This role provides hands-on exposure to moderately complex funds and an opportunity to deepen fund accounting expertise while working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment with potential for extension or conversion.
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