Fund Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Fund Accountant – Financial Technology / Wealth Management

Put your accounting, analytical, and financial services experience to work for a growing financial technology organization.

Our client, a successful financial technology and services company serving family offices, registered investment advisors, private trust companies, and other financial institutions, is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Partnership Accounting team.

The Fund Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned funds, including cash reconciliations, journal entries, capital activity, partnership accounting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with financial services or public accounting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and takes pride in accuracy, problem-solving, and producing high-quality financial information.

Responsibilities

Fund Accounting and Period-End Close

· Perform day-to-day accounting activities for assigned investment funds and partnerships.

· Review daily cash reconciliation reports and research and resolve reconciling items.

· Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for assigned funds.

· Prepare and enter month-end accruals and other journal entries as required.

· Verify that partner and partnership accounts are properly balanced.

· Reconcile Trial Balance market values to Partnership Closing and Holdings reports.

· Verify that income reported on the Trial Balance agrees with Partnership Closing reports.

· Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and closing documentation.

· Complete required closing checklists and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

Capital Calls and Distributions

· Process capital calls for outside investments and obtain required approvals.

· Process distributions from outside investments and properly classify distribution activity based on supporting notices.

· Process partner capital calls and distributions for assigned funds.

· Process investment trades when required.

· Maintain and update commitment schedules, including recallable distributions.

· Coordinate capital call and distribution activity with internal trading and operations teams.

Partnership and Tax Accounting

· Assist with partnership accounting and related reporting requirements.

· Complete required tax workpapers for applicable client funds.

· Review and maintain K-1 parameter information.

· Calculate qualified and non-qualified dividends and enter information into appropriate K-1 reporting categories.

· For applicable aggregate funds, calculate long-term capital gains and losses for the closing period.

· Complete tax diagnostic reviews and research or resolve identified exceptions.

Financial Reporting and Audit Support

· Prepare GAAP financial statements for audit purposes.

· Provide supporting documentation for annual financial statement audits.

· Respond to audit requests related to assigned funds.

· Maintain accurate electronic records of Trial Balances, Partnership Closing reports, Holdings reports, and other period-end documentation.

Operational Support

· Enter opening-day closes for funds with capital movements occurring on the first business day of the month to ensure accurate market values.

· Work closely with internal accounting, operations, trading, tax, and client service teams.

· Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as business needs require.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 2–3 years of financial services industry experience or public accounting experience supporting financial services clients.

· Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

· Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.

· Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

· Strong follow-up skills and responsiveness.

 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

· Previous experience in fund accounting, partnership accounting, private equity, family office, wealth management, or investment accounting.

· Understanding of partnership capital activity, including capital calls and distributions.

· Experience with financial statement preparation and audit support.

· Familiarity with partnership tax reporting and K-1 information.

· Experience working within financial accounting, portfolio accounting, or investment reporting systems.

 

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and professional development. Benefits include:

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Flexible spending accounts

· Life and disability insurance

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee wellness and other benefit programs

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified by management based on organizational and client needs.

 

Please note that only candidates under consideration for the position will be contacted.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.