Senior Corporate Accountant

Overview

Our client is a multi-strategy private equity firm headquartered in the western suburbs of Philadelphia with approximately $4.0 billion of assets under management. With over 30 years of experience in private equity investments and asset management, our client has developed a professionally run organization with over 80 investment professionals and support personnel.

• Applies expert-level knowledge of trial balances and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepares journal entries and enters transactions in accounting system
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations and analyses
• Prepares quarterly financial statements and work papers
• Reviews financial results and provides variance analysis and explanation
• Maintains internal reports and schedules
• Prepares wire transfers and EFT
• Works with external auditors and tax accountants
• Leverages advanced Excel skills to drive reporting accuracy and workflow efficiency
• Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions
• Rebills expenses to funds, portfolio companies, and intercompany entities
• Oversees accounts payable for assigned entities
• Maintains loan schedules for credit facilities to affiliate
• Tracks management fees and other fee-based revenue in collaboration with fund accounting team
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and firm accounting policies

• Strong Excel skills with proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively navigate accounting software and programs
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, investors, and other company contacts
• Advanced proficiency in accounting principles and best practices

• 4-5 years of experience
• Industry experience in asset management, investment advisory, or related financial services preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States