Fund Accountant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented operations professional to support fund account opening and related processing activities. The specialist will handle moderately complex tasks and serve as a subject-matter resource within the operational workflow.

• Fund Account Onboarding: Review and execute fund account documentation; communicate with fund companies; process, record, and reconcile account activity; prepare required reports.

• Transaction Processing: Process securities transactions, verify accuracy, manage daily volume, and perform intraday and end-of-day reconciliations to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.

• Client & Internal Support: Deliver timely, high-quality responses to internal and external inquiries; follow up on outstanding requests.

• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, document, and help resolve errors; collaborate with internal teams to address issues; support the development of procedures, controls, and project work related to fund accounts.

• Operational Maintenance: Maintain accurate fund account data in internal systems; monitor and review daily reports related to mutual fund account openings; investigate onboarding-related questions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (1–2 years in operations, custody, or a related environment preferred).

• Strong knowledge of operational processes and financial products.

• Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• Highly organized, able to multitask, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and team-focused.

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.