Job Title: Fund Accountant

Location: Wilmington, MA (Full-time, In-Office)

Salary: up to $75K

M-F 8:30-4:30 37 1/2 hours

Our client in Wilmington is looking for a Fund Accountant to join their team in the Wilmington office. This position will report to the Controller. Our client works with benefits for

What is in it for you:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, PTO, and two retirement plans.
• Shorter workweek (37.5 hours) for a better work-life balance.
• Challenging work environment with the opportunity to make a difference.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Position Overview: This full-time, in-office position requires a comprehensive understanding of accounting and reporting, along with robust general ledger skills, analytical abilities, and interpersonal capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess full-cycle accounting experience and will manage the general accounting functions from data entry through to general ledger close and reconciliation for a multibillion-dollar Benefits Fund.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all general accounting tasks from data entry to general ledger close for the entire region.
• Prepare various monthly reconciliations and analyses, including contributions, benefit distributions, administrative expenses, and fund balance.
• Calculate and prepare online tax payments to multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct online banking functions such as electronic transactions and transaction research.
• Analyze, report, and correct variances in all accounting areas, including taxes.
• Support and prepare journal entries, GL postings, GL review/analysis, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports as needed.
• Record and monitor interfund transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare annual Form 1099's for vendors and benefit recipients in multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and reconcile audit schedules for use by Fund auditors to track and analyze general ledger activity.
• Assist the Controller and Accounting Supervisor with independent external audit requirements.
• Engage with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of regulatory filings.
• Gather, prepare, and reconcile information required for various Funds' regulatory filings.
• Perform additional accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as needed.
• Cross-train on all department functions for multiple Funds to provide support as required.
• Support the Accounting Supervisor and Controller with tasks across all Funds reporting, including the New York area.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/business management required.
• Intermediate accounting skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Five years of general accounting experience preferred; public accounting and employee benefit plan experience are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to train in all areas of accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with internal staff and external entities.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.