Senior Accountant, Private Equity

Senior Accountant is responsible for coordinating and delegating the overall day-to-day work of their particular clients. This position acts as a “Team Lead” to ensure that the day-to-day work and deadlines are completed as scheduled. Senior Accountant responsibilities consist of reviewing daily cash transactions, reviewing the general ledger for client funds, reviewing quarterly financial statements and related schedules, and responding to client and investor requests.

This position will require regular interaction with clients, team members and management

• es Review of journal entries and maintenance of general ledger and/or preparation of entries where necessar
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  Review of quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to management approva
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  Review of quarterly and annual financial statements prior to management approva
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  Review of capital calls and distributions prior to management approva
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  Coordinate the delivery of capital call and distributions notices to clients and the investor
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  Review of correspondence with client investors to address inquiries as neede
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  Communicate with clients to establish deadlines for quarterly and annual deliverables in accordance with clients’ LPA requirement
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  Review all team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign of
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  Prepare/review moderate to complex waterfall calculations and management fee calculatio
• ns Assist in the development and training of new team members as require
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  Coordination and completion of special projects as directed by the client or as directed by management as assigne
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  Assist with new client onboardin

• lls Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting informati
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  Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relations hi
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  Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duti
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  Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as need
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  Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial syste
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  Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training, and assistance as need
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  Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporti
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  Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abiliti

• ions2 – 5+ years’ (relevant) experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field prefer
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  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related fi
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  Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly prefer
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  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly prefer
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a p
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  Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills requi
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  Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clie
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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadli