Fund Accountant

Posted on: 2008-03-06

Melissa L. Thomas 235 Capeton Court Covington , GA 30016 Cell 954-461-1759 Email [email protected] Accounting & Administrative Assistant Organized, Cheerful and highly qualified Accountant & Administrative Assistant with more than 17 years of experience within the financial industry. Educated and Energetic professional recognized as a quick learner with exceptional computer skills and the unique ability to manage several task in a stressful environment. Excellent team player seeking a challenging position, utilizing current skills and the abilities, with the opportunity for professional growth. Associates in Accounting Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word Balancing Accounts, Quickbooks Monthly Reconciliations Internal/External Cash Movements Customer Service & Cost Control Willing to Travel within Georgia Quattro Pro, Global Max & Global Plus Professional Experience Bank of New York Mellon December 2006 – January 2008 Fund Accountant, Lake Mary, FL Daily Accounting Operations, Monthly Reconciliation of Mutual Funds, Processed trades. Reconsolidated morning/evening cash for the NAV on BBH system.Analyzed fund expenses, Balanced of month end books, Cost control and Budgeting. Franklin Templeton Investments February 2004 – July 2006 Portfolio Accounting, Fort Lauderdale, FL Timely and accurately balanced accounts on a daily basis, Reconciliation of security holdings to the custodian and Posted transactions into the portfolio system.Analyzing daily cash settlements, Internal/External cash movements and Monthly reconciliation of priority accounts. Ivy Mackenzie Funds-Weddell & Reed Funds August 1994 – January 2003 Fund Accountant, Boca Raton, FL Daily Accounting Operations, Monthly Reconciliation of Mutual Funds, Processed trades. Reconsolidated morning/evening cash for the NAV on BBH system.Analyzed fund expenses, Balanced of month end books, Budgeting and some compliance duties. Quality Control Analyst - Promoted November 1999 - August 2000 Analyzed daily balancing operations of the Transfer Agency Department. Analyzed and managed the processing of data into the mutual fund record keeping system (Par). Transactions Processor Agent – Promoted April 1998 - November 1999 Communications Specialist - Promoted August 1994 - March 1997 Education 1999-2001 Keiser College - Fort Lauderdale, FL Associates Degree – Accounting 1990-1991 Broward Community College - Coconut Creek, FL Early Childhood Education