Senior Accountant

Our client, a global leader in financial services, is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (Consultant) to join their team. This is a compelling consulting opportunity to support private equity sponsors in managing the financial accounting and reporting requirements of their management companies. You will work with a highly experienced team supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Process and record cash transactions, including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense accounting activities.
• Manage payroll accounting, including reconciliations with payroll provider records.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to review invoices and journal entries.
• Support the monthly accounting close process, including preparation of journal entries for expense accruals, equity-related transactions, and other activities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting work papers.
• Contribute to the annual Form 1099 process.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring accurate financial setup.
• Execute ad-hoc and special projects as requested by management.
• Act as a liaison between clients and their third-party auditors and tax accountants.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally within public accounting or financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of private equity management fees and related accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs).
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of core accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to offer recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client-facing experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.