Associate, Accounting and Financial Reporting (GL)

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Contract Job Title : Associate, Fund/Client Accounting II
Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world’s top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Min. 3-5 years of total work experience in the field of accounting.
Real estate and investment accounting experience/education as a plus.
Fluent English
Experience with preparing financial statements.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

Reviews general ledger transactions and annual/quarterly and monthly financial statements for multiple real estate properties.
Conducts accounting services on behalf of assigned real estate clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports.
Performs Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
Performs general and advanced accounting functions in order to meet funds’ calendar deadlines.
Manages external as well as internal audits.
Checks the work of more junior team members.
Performs cash and asset reconciliations related to more intricate accounts or transactions within assigned funds.
Verify, review and analyse various fund levels general ledgers on both cash and accrual basis.
Escalates typical transactions to senior team members.
Drafts reports for clients regarding the performance of funds.
May reviews first draft reports completed by more junior staff. Interacts with clients in answering questions regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
No direct reports but may provide guidance to less experienced team members.