Mutual Fund Accountant

Russell Tobin's client is hiring a Mutual Funds Accountant in Hackensack, NJ

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) - Hackensack, NJ 07601

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm CST

Pay rate: $40-$43/hr

• Prepare daily general ledger entries, prime broker and bank cash reconciliations, advisor and portfolio management processing, corporate action applications, expense accruals and payments, timely distribution of internal and external information, and portfolio reconciliations.
• Collaborate with internal and external administrators, transfer agencies, prime brokers, and custodians to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and adherence to GAAP principles across all fund accounting functions.
• Record trade activity, income and expense transactions, and apply security valuations within the portfolio accounting system.

• Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.