Mutual Funds Accountant

Mutual Fund Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CT

Duration: 6-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion

Pay: $30–$35/hour on W2

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mutual Fund Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team supporting mutual fund operations. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting or finance professionals looking to build a career within the investment management and financial services industry.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and accounting records for mutual funds.
• Prepare daily journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations.
• Assist with daily Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Process expense accruals and payment postings.
• Support portfolio pricing reviews and valuation validations.
• Perform portfolio and cash reconciliations.
• Process corporate actions and investment-related transactions.
• Prepare and distribute financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams, custodians, transfer agents, and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (Associate's degree with relevant experience will also be considered).
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new processes and investment accounting concepts.

Preferred Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Financial Analysis
• Mutual Fund or Investment Accounting experience (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in investment accounting with the potential to transition into a full-time role.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.