Fund Accountant – Alternative Investments Firm

Fund Accountant – Alternative Investments Firm

A prestigious alternative investments firm based in New York City is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its growing team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting complex fund structures and contributing to the firm’s continued success in the alternative investments space.

$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Accounting and administration of SMA vehicles.
• Preparation and review of accounting records, financial statements, and tax work papers.
• Reconciling month-end NAV reporting from fund administrators and resolving discrepancies.
• Uploading and reconciling transactions across various systems.
• Coordinating with the Trade Operations group to troubleshoot cash, position, and market value reconciliation breaks.
• Assisting in the fund expense accrual budget and payment process.
• Developing, monitoring, improving, and implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures where necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–4 years of experience in alternative investment fund accounting and reporting, specifically within a hedge fund, fund administrator, or as an auditor working on hedge funds.
• Licensed CPA a plus.
• Extensive experience working through an audit process, preparing audited financial statements, expense accruals, and investor transaction review/processing.
• Experience with various management and incentive fee terms and calculations.
• Basic knowledge of stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, derivatives (exchange-traded and OTC), and other complex instruments.
• Experience with Advent Geneva, Arcesium, and Duco a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in various accounting systems.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and processes, including journal entries, balance sheet, and income statement presentation and results.

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The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Staffing and Recruiting