Senior Fund Accountant – Client Onboarding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee essential workstreams involved in the onboarding process and historical data migration for new clients.

• Transform and reconcile historical accounting data from previous administrators or systems.

• Conduct and self-review trial balance, capital account, and transaction reconciliations.

• Establish and verify fund, entity, and investor information within accounting systems.

• Prepare and conduct quality checks on supporting schedules, workpapers, and financial statement tie-outs.

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for reconciliation and data-related issues.

• Elevate complex matters to the Supervisor.

• Mentor and provide on-the-job training for fund accountants.

• Evaluate the work of fund accountants as assigned.

• Maintain and oversee transition checklists, ensuring timely completion of client deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fund accounting or fund administration.

• Experience in private equity is preferred.

• Previous experience in transition, conversion, or onboarding is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.

• Exceptional attention to detail is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.

• Familiarity with private-equity fund structures, allocations, and partner capital accounting is important.

• Experience with fund accounting systems like Intacct, Investran, or Allvue is preferred.

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

• Ability to handle multiple deliverables and competing priorities is crucial.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Training opportunities to enhance technical and personal skill sets.

• Career growth opportunities.

• Internal promotion possibilities.

• Benefits focused on physical, mental, and financial well-being.