Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II

BNY

Lake Mary, FL

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in fund accounting and a track record of improving team efficiency.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in fund accounting and a background in process improvement
— “Establish data maintenance and summarization processes to improve team efficiency”
Individuals with a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of accounting support experience
— “Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of total work experience preferred, with experience in accounting support preferred.”

Things to consider

The role may involve team lead responsibilities despite no direct reports
— “No direct reports; may have work allocation and team lead responsibilities.”
The position requires attention to regulatory and procedural compliance
— “Track data and maintain accounting records for funds of higher complexity in accordance with department policies and procedures.”

How to stand out

Emphasize your ability to coordinate report reviews and lead cross-functional efforts
— “Lead the team in preparing system-generated reports, coordinate review of reports”
Showcase your client relationship management skills and communication clarity
— “Assist with maintaining relationships with client staff, regularly exchanging information”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

data review and problem resolution
accounting record maintenance
process improvement
report preparation
client communication

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in accounting3+ years of accounting support experience

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingData AnalysisReportingProcess ImprovementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Project ManagementClient Relationship Management

Stack & domain

Accounting SupportSystem-generated ReportsProcess ImprovementsTeam Lead ResponsibilitiesCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem-solving And Decision-making SkillsAccountingReporting

About the role

Original posting from BNY

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Associate - to join our Hedge Fund Accounting team. This role location is Lake Mary, Florida
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Review data and assist in resolving escalated problems that may arise during daily, weekly, or monthly accounting and reporting.
Track data and maintain accounting records for funds of higher complexity in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Establish data maintenance and summarization processes to improve team efficiency and best support the accounting team.
Lead the team in preparing system-generated reports, coordinate review of reports, and share reports with accounting teams.
Review work of junior team members.
Assist with maintaining relationships with client staff, regularly exchanging information regarding cash, accounting, and reporting of daily and monthly client activities and initiatives.
Communicate data needs and answer client questions.
Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce audit and financial exposure and improve team efficiency.
Support the achievement of team objectives.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of total work experience preferred, with experience in accounting support preferred.
No direct reports; may have work allocation and team lead responsibilities.
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Source: BNY careers