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Senior Fund Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Ocorian
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92000 USD Yearly USD 92000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Fund Accounting team s role is ideal for a professional with strong technical accounting skills and hands‑on experience supporting private investment funds in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in delivering high‑quality fund accounting services and partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

This position offers meaningful exposure to a variety of alternative investment structures, including private equity, venture capital funds, and other investment vehicles, and provides an opportunity to grow within a collaborative and performance‑driven team at Ocorian.

Salary

US $ 92, p.a.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high‑quality fund accounting services and support the financial reporting needs of private investment funds.

Main Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Maintain general ledgers, record journal entries, and perform account reconciliations
  • Calculate and review management fees, carried interest, capital allocations, and waterfalls
  • Support capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
  • Assist with NAV calculations and financial reporting packages
  • Interpret and apply fund governing documents (LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements)
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors and tax service providers
  • Support audit and tax deliverables by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries
  • Identify process improvements and support operational efficiencies within fund accounting
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably within private equity or alternative investments
  • Strong understanding of fund accounting concepts, including allocations, management fees, and waterfalls
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; macros a plus)
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification
  • Experience working in a fund administrator, advisory, or financial services environment
  • Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Dynamo and Quick Books Online)
  • Experience supporting multiple fund structures and strategies simultaneously
Core Competencies
  • Technical and functional accounting expertise
  • Results orientation and accountability
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Learning agility and continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaborative and team‑oriented approach
  • Entrepreneurial and proactive problem‑solving skills

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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