Fund Accountant

Responsibilities: 

• Download and organize investment communications and documents within the PE document management system. 
• Maintain and manage login credentials for third-party investment platforms to extract relevant documents. 
• Assist with the timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports. 
• Perform bank reconciliations, process journal entries, and prepare supporting financial schedules. 
• Respond to routine client inquiries and provide accurate information as needed. 
• Prepare work paper files, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including tracking capital activity, fund of fund investment activity, accruals, and valuation adjustments. 
• Assist in management fee calculations and prepare the necessary supporting schedules. 
• Prepare investor allocations and capital account statements. 
• Calculate capital calls and distributions, including sources/uses of cash, and draft investor notices. 
• Update waterfall models for carried interest calculations, aligning with fund-specific terms. 
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, including note disclosures and supporting schedules. 
• Collaborate with the audit team to support year-end audits and provide necessary documentation. 
• Assist the tax team with information for tax compliance and reporting when necessary. 
• Participate in special projects and handle ad hoc requests as directed by management. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; financial services sector experience is a plus. 
• Strong academic foundation in financial accounting, including journal entries, cash transactions, reconciliations, and capital activity. 
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and complete tasks independently. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. 
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• A team player who collaborates well with colleagues. 
• Experience with AltaReturn is a plus but not required.