Fund Accountant

LHH is seeking a Fund Accountant for a growing financial services organization located in Chicago’s West Loop. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with fund accounting experience or general accounting experience within the financial services industry.

The Fund Accountant will support day-to-day fund accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and investment-related accounting activities. Candidates with direct fund accounting experience are highly preferred; however, candidates with strong general ledger and financial reporting experience from an asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or other financial services environment will also be considered.

Role Details

• Title: Fund Accountant
• Position Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire
• Location: West Loop, Chicago
• Worksite Type: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week
• Hourly Rate: $35–$41/hour
• Direct Hire Salary: $75,000–$80,000

Fund Accountant Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for investment funds and related entities
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Perform cash, bank, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with calculating and reviewing fund-level activity and net asset values (NAV), as applicable
• Track investment activity, including purchases, sales, income, expenses, and other fund transactions
• Assist with capital activity, including contributions and distributions, as applicable
• Support the preparation of fund financial statements, investor reporting, and supporting schedules
• Review and reconcile fund expenses, management fees, and other accounting activity
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
• Maintain supporting documentation for fund and investment transactions
• Assist with audit requests and provide schedules and supporting documentation
• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to resolve accounting and reporting issues
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Fund accounting experience highly preferred
• Candidates without direct fund accounting experience will be considered if they have general accounting experience within financial services
• Experience within asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or a similar financial services environment is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Exposure to investment accounting, fund reporting, NAV calculations, or capital activity is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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