Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate | Established Private Equity Firm | NYC (Hybrid)

About Our Client

Our client, a long-standing and well-established private equity firm, is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their team in New York. With decades of experience and a sizable, diversified capital base spanning flagship funds, separately managed accounts, and a retail-facing vehicle, the firm offers a stable platform with a global presence.

The team is lean and collaborative, offering strong day-to-day exposure to senior accounting and fund leadership.

Position Highlights

• Hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 remote)
• Exposure to an established PE platform with a strong institutional track record
• Direct collaboration with VPs, Controller, and General Partners
• Well-established firm with a long operating history and scale

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Accounting VPs on daily fund operations, including reconciling cash and reviewing investment activity
• Help manage the ongoing financial accounting and administrative needs of private equity fund-of-funds
• Liaise directly with the third-party fund administrator on routine operational matters
• Perform a first-level review of quarterly financial statements
• Conduct an initial review of journal entries and cash reconciliations
• Maintain accounting books and records for the general partner entities
• Support preliminary preparation work ahead of the annual audit
• Assist with tax estimate calculations and return filings
• Prepare reporting and provide support to the Controller and General Partners
• Reconcile data across multiple accounting systems
• Organize, review, and maintain accounting documentation and records
• Provide broader support to the accounting team as needed