Private Equity Fund Accountant

Responsibilities

• Alternative Investments Associates and Accountants work as part of a team responsible for providing accounting, administration and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds and closed‑end registered products.
• Individuals calculate net asset value(s) and disseminate financial and performance information to the investment advisor and their investors.
• Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Records trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system.
• Enters and reconciles all investor contributions and withdrawals in the partnership accounting system.
• Allocates fund level profits to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements.
• Reviews and coordinates fund expense analysis and expense processing.
• Prepares fund financial statements, audit and tax schedules.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience
• Two to five years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting
• Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• Bachelor's degree in business‑related field