What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Meeder Investment Management?
Description
Position Overview
The Senior Fund Accountant supports the day-to-day operations of our fund accounting systems. In this role, they play a key part in maintaining data integrity, supporting system users, and assisting in the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems. This position bridges accounting and technology, requiring a solid understanding of fund accounting processes and financial systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Position Requirements
Meeder's advice and solution suite is driven by our founding principle: providing investment solutions designed to improve investor outcomes. Meeder works with clients - both directly and through financial advisors - to offer a variety of investment solutions including mutual funds, investment portfolios, separately managed accounts, retirement plan services, and cash management solutions.
At Meeder, we pride ourselves on living our five core values: Do the Right Thing, Driven & Results Oriented, Relationships Matter, Continuous Improvement, and Discipline. Our core values are the cultural cornerstone for everything we do. They inspire and guide us in our day-to-day work, our relationships with colleagues, and when servicing our clients.
Visit www.meederinvestment.com for more. See Meeder's social media pages at https://linktr.ee/Meeder
Position Overview
The Senior Fund Accountant supports the day-to-day operations of our fund accounting systems. In this role, they play a key part in maintaining data integrity, supporting system users, and assisting in the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems. This position bridges accounting and technology, requiring a solid understanding of fund accounting processes and financial systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with the administration and maintenance of fund accounting platforms.
- Support system users by troubleshooting issues and responding to inquiries.
- Participate in testing, documentation, and rollout of system upgrades and new implementations.
- Collaborate with accounting, IT, and Transfer Agency teams to optimize workflows and reporting processes.
- Monitor data integrations and reconcile discrepancies between systems.
- Help develop and maintain reports and tools for financial data analysis.
- Document procedures, workflows, and system configurations.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Help in the calculation of or reviewing of the daily NAVs and participate in financial reporting process, when needed.
- Familiarity with fund accounting platforms (e.g., Mfact, FundGuard, or similar).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and work collaboratively across departments.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required
- 2-4 years of experience in fund accounting, financial systems, or a related support role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word)
Meeder's advice and solution suite is driven by our founding principle: providing investment solutions designed to improve investor outcomes. Meeder works with clients - both directly and through financial advisors - to offer a variety of investment solutions including mutual funds, investment portfolios, separately managed accounts, retirement plan services, and cash management solutions.
At Meeder, we pride ourselves on living our five core values: Do the Right Thing, Driven & Results Oriented, Relationships Matter, Continuous Improvement, and Discipline. Our core values are the cultural cornerstone for everything we do. They inspire and guide us in our day-to-day work, our relationships with colleagues, and when servicing our clients.
Visit www.meederinvestment.com for more. See Meeder's social media pages at https://linktr.ee/Meeder
- Assets Under Advisement consist of $63.82 billion of regulatory assets under management for which Meeder Investment Management's registered investment adviser affiliates provide continuous and regular investment management services as disclosed in their Form ADV and non-discretionary assets as to which Meeder Public Funds provides strategic advice or consultation but does not have the authority to effectuate transactions as of December 31, 2024.