Fund Accountant (New York City Metropolitan Area)

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as a Fund Accounting Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Support recurring fund accounting and financial reporting activities across a range of investment vehicles.
• Review accounting records, portfolio activity, expenses, and fund-level allocations.
• Coordinate with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist with investor activity, including contributions, distributions, and related reporting.
• Prepare periodic valuations, performance calculations, and financial statements.
• Support annual audits, tax deliverables, internal reporting, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience within financial services.
• Experience with investment funds or alternative asset managers preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.