Part-Time Staff Accountant

A privately held investment management firm focused on real estate and Part-Time staff Accountant to support the team. This role will work closely with fund operations, finance leadership, and external auditors to ensure accurate fund accounting and investor reporting across multiple investment vehicles.

• Supporting day-to-day fund accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations related to capital activity and investment transactions
• Assisting with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinating with auditors and tax providers during ongoing audit and compliance processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and responding to requests
• Supporting updates to fund models and key financial metrics used internally and externally
• Ensuring timely and accurate data entry into fund accounting systems (experience with Yardi or similar systems preferred)
• Collaborating cross-functionally with asset management, acquisitions, and legal teams to ensure financial accuracy
• Staying current on relevant accounting guidance related to investment funds and real estate structures (HLBV exposure a plus)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within private equity, real estate funds, or public accounting with fund clients
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and U.S. GAAP financial reporting
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Exposure to real estate funds, tax credit structures, or complex equity arrangements is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.