Senior Fund Accountant

Job Type: Full Time

Posted: October 2, 2020

Location: New York City

Day to day accounting & analysis, preparing and review
Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers
Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements
Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations
Prepare trial balances and work paper product
Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries
Involved within a full scope of transaction activities including full cycle accounting
Prepare financial data analysis
Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
Interact with Management and Clients
Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials
Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system
Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement
Train and support team members in their development
Operate as a contact point for clients; able to respond to and resolve queries or escalate where necessary
Act as a liaison with various internal /external parties – i.e. auditors, legal counsel
Assist in client audit procedures
Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients
Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets
Liaise with property management companies

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Designated accountant or working towards CPA designation
3+ years of public/private real estate or private equity fund accounting work experience
Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written)
Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines
A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities
Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills
Advanced level MS Excel
Proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint

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