Fixed Income Accounting Analyst; Temporary

Overview

Job Overview – Fixed Income Accounting Analyst (Temporary). Compensation: $40/hour.

Location:

Stamford, CT.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office).

Atlantic Group is hiring a Fixed Income Accounting Analyst (Temporary) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting fixed income accounting across structured products and loans. In this in-office, temporary role, you will lead amortization and accretion analysis for loan and fixed income instruments, validate position-level data, and support internal controls while partnering with accounting, risk, and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and process improvements.

• Position-Level Reconciliations: Reconcile CUSIP-level and loan-level data to administrator records, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Yield & Data Validation: Reperform yield calculations and process data overrides to ensure consistency with accounting and valuation methodologies.
• Amortization & Accretion Analysis: Support amortization and accretion calculations on a tax-lot basis for fixed income instruments.
• Process Documentation & Controls: Document key accounting processes and support internal control standards for audit and compliance.
• Cost Basis & CECL Support: Maintain shadow cost-basis calculations and support CECL-related analysis and reporting.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in fixed income accounting, investment accounting, or a related analytical role within financial services.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of fixed income products, including MBS, ABS, and loans, with knowledge of related accounting and amortization methodologies.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel proficiency required, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and large dataset analysis, with SQL or database query experience preferred.
• Analytical Expertise: Working knowledge of valuation and discounted cash flow methodologies, with preferred experience in amortization, accretion, and CECL.
• Skills & Attributes: Analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and effective communication abilities.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.