Fund Accountant
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting the daily operations and accounting for investment funds, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a passion for the investment industry, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fund Accounting:</strong></li><li>Process and record transactions for multiple investment funds, including trades, capital calls, distributions, and other fund activity.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely fund general ledgers and prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP requirements.</li><li><strong>Portfolio Oversight:</strong></li><li>Monitor investment portfolio activity for compliance and ensure proper valuation of investments.</li><li>Assist in reconciling portfolio holdings and verifying monthly performance calculations.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong></li><li>Prepare financial reports, including fund balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries for management and investors.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in compliance with industry standards.</li><li><strong>Investor Transactions:</strong></li><li>Process subscriptions, redemptions, and investor allocations to ensure accuracy and adherence to fund documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with the investor relations team to provide reporting and support for client inquiries.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Audit Support:</strong></li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to fund accounting and reporting.</li><li>Prepare documentation and assist auditors with reviews, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to audit schedules.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong></li><li>Identify and propose enhancements to accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with technology teams to optimize accounting systems used to manage fund data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong></li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required. CPA or CFA certification is a plus.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong></li><li>2-5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 1-2 years in a fund accounting role preferred.</li><li>Hands-on experience with fund accounting practices, portfolio valuations, and reconciliation tasks.</li><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).</li><li>Familiarity with fund accounting systems such as Geneva, Advent, or similar tools is a plus.</li><li><strong>Soft Skills:</strong></li><li>Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex financial data and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Effective communication skills to interact with internal teams, investors, and auditors</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Mountain View, CA
- remote
- Temporary
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35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting the daily operations and accounting for investment funds, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a passion for the investment industry, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fund Accounting:</strong></li><li>Process and record transactions for multiple investment funds, including trades, capital calls, distributions, and other fund activity.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely fund general ledgers and prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP requirements.</li><li><strong>Portfolio Oversight:</strong></li><li>Monitor investment portfolio activity for compliance and ensure proper valuation of investments.</li><li>Assist in reconciling portfolio holdings and verifying monthly performance calculations.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong></li><li>Prepare financial reports, including fund balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries for management and investors.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in compliance with industry standards.</li><li><strong>Investor Transactions:</strong></li><li>Process subscriptions, redemptions, and investor allocations to ensure accuracy and adherence to fund documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with the investor relations team to provide reporting and support for client inquiries.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Audit Support:</strong></li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to fund accounting and reporting.</li><li>Prepare documentation and assist auditors with reviews, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to audit schedules.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong></li><li>Identify and propose enhancements to accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with technology teams to optimize accounting systems used to manage fund data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-08T16:53:44Z