Fund Accountant

Client: Well-Known Private Equity Firm
Role: Fund Accountant
Salary: $80,000/annually + Benefits & Bonus

Location: Midtown, Manhattan - *Hybrid - 3 days a week in office*

Job Description:
The successful candidate will execute a variety of critical financial and administrative tasks:

Financial Record Management:

• Prepare and maintain the general ledger and books and records for all assigned Funds and accounts.
• Financial Reporting:
• Generate quarterly and annual financial statements. This includes the balance sheet, income statement, partners' capital schedule, and supporting notes to the financial statements.
• Produce detailed investment portfolio analytical reports.
• Investor Relations & Capital Management:
• Prepare, calculate, and coordinate investor capital call and distribution analysis and subsequent payment processing.

• Ensure the integrity of financial data by conducting quarterly reconciliations of transaction activity per the firm's portfolio management systems and the private equity fund financial information received from investments.
• Audit & Tax Coordination:
• Assist with the annual external audit process, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns with the designated external tax advisor.

• Perform specific treasury functions, including daily cash reconciliations and proactive management of fund cash positions.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Manage all necessary communications with various parties, including investors, third-party consultants/administrators, banks, custodians, external accountants, attorneys, and other service providers.