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A Client Accounting job involves managing financial records and transactions for clients, typically in a corporate or firm setting. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Professionals in this role help clients maintain accurate financial data, provide insights for decision-making, and often work with tax preparation and audits. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of accounting principles are essential for success in this career.

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Professionals in Client Accounting typically manage client financial records, process invoices, reconcile bank statements, prepare periodic financial reports, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Their day often involves communicating with clients to clarify financial matters or answer questions, collaborating with internal teams such as tax or audit departments, and resolving discrepancies. Additionally, they may assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning tasks. This dynamic role combines technical accounting work with client service, making strong communication and multitasking skills vital for success.

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Excelling in Client Accounting requires a robust understanding of financial principles, bookkeeping, and account reconciliation, often backed by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, are frequently required, and certifications like CPA or CMA are advantageous. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members are essential soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for accurately managing client accounts, delivering timely financial reports, and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II

Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting II

BNY Mellon

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$52K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

BNY Mellon rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 148 rated financial services

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Associate, Fund Client Accounting
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We're seeking a future team member for the role of Associate, Fund Client Accounting II to join our Fund Accounting team. This role is located in Los Angeles, CA
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Conduct accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports.
  • Perform Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions.
  • Check the work of more junior team members.
  • Responsible for cash and asset reconciliations related to more intricate accounts or transactions within assigned funds.
  • Perform reconciliation of account expenses for more complex transactions and ensure they are allocated appropriately.
  • Escalate atypical transactions to senior team members.
  • Draft reports for clients regarding the performance of funds and may review first draft reports completed by more junior staff.
  • Interact with clients in answering questions regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
  • Provide guidance to less experienced team members; no direct reports but may have people management responsibilities in some geographies.
  • Contribute to the achievement of team objectives.

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.
  • 3-5 years of total work experience preferred.
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
BNY Newsroom
BNY LinkedIn
Here's a few of our recent awards:
  • America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
  • World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
  • "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $52,000 and $70,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
About Us
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance - and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
About the Team
Global Operations is a client-service-driven organization whose talented and engaged team is dedicated to providing the most competitive services with the highest standards of ethics, quality and efficiency to our clients worldwide.

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BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of Dec. 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $46.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.4 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com . Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1784

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