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BNY Mellon

Senior Fund Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Senior Fund Accountant BNY Mellon
  • 3.4 Lake Mary, FL Job Details Contract $48
  • $60 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Accounting and finance experience Net asset value Excel data analysis Full Job Description Lake Mary, FL, United States (Hybrid)600 Colonial Center ParkwayLake MaryFLUS Contract (6 months) Published 6 hours ago Mutual Fund Conversions NAV Excel Accounting Platforms Record•to•Report (R2R) Support At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables you to grow and succeed.
As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance
  • and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Job Summary BNY is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to support mutual fund onboarding and conversion activity within a fund accounting operating environment. This role is responsible for overseeing fund conversions from legacy accounting platforms, supporting new business implementations, and ensuring accurate daily accounting, reconciliation, and NAV-related outputs throughout the conversion lifecycle. The role operates on a hybrid schedule in Lake Mary, FL (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). Standard hours are generally 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET. Key Responsibilities Record-to-Report (R2R)
Support:
Assist in end-to-end accounting processes related to mutual fund conversions, including daily accounting support, reporting, and transition-related financial activities.
General Ledger & Journal Entries:
Prepare and review accounting entries associated with mutual fund activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data and related accounting workflows.
Account Reconciliations:
Perform and review reconciliations between legacy fund accounting systems and Eagle during parallel conversion periods, ensuring discrepancies are researched and resolved before go-live.
Financial Data Analysis:
Analyze and investigate reconciliation breaks, including items such as interest accruals, price differences, and other fund-level exceptions, to ensure accurate accounting results.
Financial Close Support:
Support key accounting cycle activities tied to daily and period-end fund accounting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting throughout the conversion process.
Regulatory & SOX Compliance:
Support accounting processes in accordance with SOX controls, regulatory requirements, and established risk and control standards.
Client Onboarding & Fund Conversion:
Support onboarding of new mutual fund business and conversion of existing funds from legacy platforms into Eagle, including fund setup, parallel run oversight, reconciliation validation, and transition-to-live coordination.
Audit & Reporting Support:
Assist with audit requests, ad hoc reporting, and special projects related to fund accounting, onboarding, and conversion activities.
Process Improvement & Metrics:
Support continuous improvement efforts across conversion and reconciliation workflows, including tracking issues, identifying process gaps, and enhancing operational efficiency. Qualifications 5-10+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting or mutual fund accounting Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Strong understanding of mutual fund accounting concepts, including daily subscriptions and redemptions, holdings, pricing, valuations, and NAV production Experience supporting accounting platform conversions, client onboarding, or parallel accounting runs Strong reconciliation experience, including ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting breaks Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations, reporting) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Effective verbal and written communication skills Experience working in a time-sensitive, client-focused financial services environment Preferred Experience Experience with Eagle, particularly fund setup, conversion activity, and post-conversion support Deep mutual fund accounting experience within asset servicing, asset management, custody, or banking environments Understanding of terminology and operational processes across fund accounting platforms and service providers Exposure to derivatives products and related accounting considerations Why Join Us This role provides the opportunity to play a key part in strategic mutual fund onboarding and conversion initiatives at BNY. You'll work on high-priority new business and legacy platform conversions, gain hands-on exposure to Eagle and mutual fund accounting operations, and contribute to successful client transitions in a collaborative, experienced team environment. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom BNY LinkedIn Here's a few of our recent awards: America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and
CNBC, 2025
Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate$48 Max Pay Rate$60 CurrencyUSD Unithourly
USD4860HOUR
Additional Notes Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly. Benefits Information Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.