How to hire a mutual fund accountant

How to hire a mutual fund accountant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mutual fund accountant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mutual fund accountant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mutual fund accountant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the mutual fund accountant you need to hire. Certain mutual fund accountant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A mutual fund accountant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, mutual fund accountants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of mutual fund accountant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Mutual Fund Accountant	Description	Hourly rate
   Mutual Fund Accountant	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$15-38
   Accountant Internship	An accounting intern is responsible for assisting an organization's accounting department, observing practical applications and processes, and performing accounting duties under the supervision of tenured accounting staff. Accounting interns support the accounting operations by preparing and organizing financial reports, helping with accounts reconciliation, researching financial and stock market trends, utilizing various accounting software, and managing feedback from their mentors... Show more	$11-21
   Accountant/Consultant	Accountants/consultants perform accounting tasks for organizations or companies. The accountants improve accounting practices and prepare financial statements at the end of every year... Show more	$22-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mutual Funds
   • Reconciliations
   • Calculation
   • Securities
   • Corporate Actions
   • Accruals
   • General Ledger
   • NET Asset Value
   • Portfolio Trades
   • Daily NET
   • Bloomberg
   • Equity Funds
   • Tax Returns
   • GAAP

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage accoutningtransition from Quickbooks to Yardi.
   • Record accounting records including securities positions, corporate actions and journal entries accurately and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
   • Work with external auditors to ensure compliance to GAAP.
   • Determine dividend and distribution rates while accurately recording timing of income and expense accruals.
   • Maintain expense accruals and payment documentation, including daily analysis and periodic accrual changes.
   • Assist in the initial preparation of GAAP financial statements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mutual fund accountant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A mutual fund accountant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, mutual fund accountants' average salary in north dakota is 59% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mutual fund accountants earn 60% less than senior-level mutual fund accountants.
   • Certifications. A mutual fund accountant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a mutual fund accountant's salary.

   Average mutual fund accountant salary

   $51,349yearly

   $24.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mutual fund accountant salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a mutual fund accountant job description

   A good mutual fund accountant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a mutual fund accountant job description:

   Mutual fund accountant job description example

   100% Remote Role

   Hours vary from 10AM-7PM EST to 11AM - 8PM EST

   3+ month contract with the possibility of converting to full time.

   40 Hours Per Week

   
   

   The Client Service Supervisor directs client servicing team resources to achieve overall client satisfaction and serves as a point of escalation for complex issues. The individual focuses on the Fund Accounting, Administration and Custody disciplines and the applicable product offering for assigned client relationships. S/he will manage day to day activities for assigned client relationships and perform oversight of product offerings to support high client satisfaction.

   
   

   She or/he will normally be responsible for managing Client Service Representatives and Senior Client Service Representatives.

   
   

   Client Service

   Field and respond to client inquiries and escalated issues and serve as the point person for senior level client contacts

   Coordinate and participate in client meetings and deliverables

   Serve as a key point of contact for external clients with regard to daily servicing inquiries

   Build overall credibility and foster trust with clients

   Identify ways to improve productivity and efficiency to enhance client experience

   Oversee activities of assigned client relationships and accounts to ensure client satisfaction is achieved

   Work closely with internal Teams to ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and improvement of services levels

   Mutual Fund Custody

   
   

   Field and respond to client inquiries and escalated issues and serve as the point person for senior level client contacts

   Coordinate and participate in client meetings and deliverables

   Serve as a key point of contact for external clients with regard to daily servicing inquiries

   Build overall credibility and foster trust with clients

   Identify ways to improve productivity and efficiency to enhance client experience

   Oversee activities of assigned client relationships and accounts to ensure client satisfaction is achieved

   Work closely with internal Teams to ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and improvement of services levels

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right mutual fund accountant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mutual fund accountant job on Zippia to find and attract quality mutual fund accountant candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit mutual fund accountants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mutual fund accountant

   Once you've decided on a perfect mutual fund accountant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new mutual fund accountant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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