Fund Accountant

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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member in the role of Fund Accountant to join our Hedge Fund Accounting Groups. These specialized teams within the Alternative Investment Services Division of Bank of New York Mellon focus on providing fund administration services to our Hedge and Fund of Fund clients.

This is a hybrid opportunity located in Orlando, Florida.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Preparing capital call and distribution calculations in order, to facilitate capital funding requests from clients.
• Preparing and reviewing fund operating expense accrual budgets, as well facilitate wire instructions for vendor expense payments.
• Processing portfolio trade activity related to fund investments.
• Preparing and reviewing a fund’s cash and asset reconciliation.
• Executing PNL allocations to Investors.
• Preparing and reviewing management and performance fee calculations.
• Facilitating audit engagements on behalf of clients
• Facilitating onboarding of new clients and servicing existing clients.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferable.
• Attentive to detail, flexible and driven to be successful while working in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Escalate potential risks to both peers and senior management.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under time pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with a working knowledge of Excel.
• Systems proficiency in Advent Geneva and / or FIS Investran is a plus.
• Focused on consistently achieving both team and company goals
• Ability to learn quickly and take responsibility for own learning and development.
• Focused attitude to work, excellent individual and team player and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset, friendly and approachable.
• 2-5 years of total work experience preferred.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.