Associate, Fund/Client Accounting II

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Contract Job Title : Associate, Fund/Client Accounting II
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Associate, Fund/Client Accounting II to join our Real Estate Fund Accounting team in Alternative Operations. This role is located in Wrocław, Poland – HYBRID.

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

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

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.
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.)

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

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.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023