Entry Level Finance

Our client is seeking an entry level Fund Accountant to join its team. The Fund Accountant is responsible for assisting in the daily accounting and financial reporting for investment funds. This role provides support in maintaining accurate books and records, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fund operations and investment accounting within a professional financial services environment. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite required.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of daily, monthly, and quarterly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for assigned funds.

Reconcile cash, positions, and transactions between internal systems, custodians, and investment managers.

Process journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts for assigned portfolios.

Support the preparation of investor statements, capital account statements, and financial reports.

Assist in the review of fund expenses, accruals, and fee calculations.

Collaborate with auditors during financial audits by providing supporting documentation.

Ensure compliance with fund policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by senior accountants or management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or fund administration systems (e.g., Geneva, Investran, or similar) is a plus.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with large data sets.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.