Fund Accountant; Real Estate

Overview

Job:
Fund Accountant (Real Estate) – Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000/year + bonus.

Location:

Stamford, CT.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office).

Atlantic Group is hiring a Fund Accountant (Real Estate) in Stamford, CT for our client. In this in-office role, you will support private equity real estate fund accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reporting across residential mortgage–backed real estate investments. You will manage reconciliations, support close processes, and ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant with real estate exposure who thrives in a high-transaction, fast-paced investment environment.

• Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate fund-level books and records, prepare financial statements, and support GAAP-compliant reporting for real estate investment vehicles.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, and support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Transaction Processing & Cash Activity: Record high-volume real estate transactions, including capital activity, investment purchases and sales, and cash movements.
• Controls, Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards, and assist with audits and regulatory requests.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Partner with internal teams and external service providers to support reporting accuracy and identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required (CPA preferred).
• Experience: 2-4 years of accounting experience as a Staff Accountant or Fund Accountant, with real estate or residential mortgage exposure preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of private equity real estate fund structures, high-volume transaction environments, and technical accounting related to investment vehicles.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience preparing GAAP financial statements and reconciliations, with strong Excel skills and proficiency using accounting systems.
• Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.