Fund Accountant

Phaxis

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,000

SKILLS

Accounting, Analysis Skills, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Data Quality, Derivatives, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Fund Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Mutual Funds, Power BI, Pricing, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Skills, Securities, Tableau

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

30+ days ago

A financial services company is actively looking to hire a Fund Accountant. This role sits within a financial reporting team focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts. It involves reviewing investment holdings and derivatives, validating valuation data, and helping prepare accurate financial statements and regulatory filings.
The position provides exposure to the full fund lifecycle, including audit support, valuation review, and collaboration with internal teams and external service providers. It also includes opportunities to improve reporting processes through automation and efficiency initiatives.

Hybrid role based in Chicago with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

Review fund portfolios, including complex securities and derivatives, for accuracy and compliance
Reconcile financial statements and supporting reports with accounting records and filings
Assist with pricing and valuation processes, including hierarchy classification and escalation issues
Support audits by coordinating with auditors, subadvisors, and confirmation processes
Prepare reports and supporting materials for boards, auditors, and management
Monitor pricing exceptions such as stale or manually priced securities
Assist with required regulatory filings
Handle data requests from vendors, administrators, and subadvisors
Review NAV calculations and resolve breaks or discrepancies
Compile recurring reporting packages
Support process improvements and automation efforts
Participate in ad hoc analysis and special projects

Requirements

1–3 years of fund accounting or financial reporting experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
CPA track or CPA preferred
Strong Excel and analytical abilities;Power BI/Tableau a plus
Quick to learn new systems and regulatory frameworks

About the Company

Phaxis

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

https://phaxis.com/

Fund Accountant

Phaxis

Chicago, IL

About the Company

Phaxis

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