Associate, Private Equity Fund Services in Chicago

Associate, Private Equity Fund Services

Are you ready to start out your accounting and finance career in a new way? Our Private Equity Fund Services team is seeking to add an Associate to their team! This is a great opportunity for someone who is starting out their career in accounting and finance. We believe in continuous learning and development and have a number of programs to ensure the success of our people.

Requirements:

• Records daily journal entries and reviews cash reporting
• Helps prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for management approval
• Helps prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for management approval
• Prepares capital calls and distributions for management approval
• Coordinates the delivery of capital call and distributions notices to clients and the investors
• Prepares and reviews correspondence with client investors to address inquiries as needed
• Manages client investor portals
• Coordinates and completes special projects as directed by management
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must work Pacific Time Zone Hours (PST)

Successful Candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA license (or in process) preferred
• 0-1 year of experience with a public accounting firm, investment bank, or the financial services industry (or general interest in supporting private equity fund operations and accounting)
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask required
• Must be able to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and verbal communication with current and potential clients
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Requires ability to work both in team environment and independently
• Eagerness to learn and strong work ethic
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus

The pay rate range for this job position is $75,000 to $105,180. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.