Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.

Location: Union, NJ (hybrid)

How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals
• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision
• Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules
• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements
• Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization

What Sets You Apart

• CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity. Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. New Jersey: The expected base salary for the position is between 59000 USD to 130000 USD. In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.