Staff Accountant
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Staff / principal
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 20, 2026
About this role
Staff Accountant - Fund Accounting (Early Career- 1-4 Years Experience)
Join a dynamic investment environment where you’ll gain hands-on exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, and private investment operations.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Fund Accountant
to support accounting and reporting activities across a diverse portfolio of private investment funds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career (including relevant internship experience) to build a strong foundation in private equity and alternative investments.
You will work closely with experienced finance professionals, fund administrators, and external partners in a collaborative environment designed to support learning, growth, and long-term career development in fund accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records
- Perform account reconciliations, including bank and cash reconciliations across multiple funds
- Monitor daily cash activity and assist with cash management processes
- Support maintenance of investor capital account balances under supervision
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly investor reporting and deliverables
- Prepare investor capital account statements using fund accounting systems
- Contribute to quarterly reporting and annual GAAP financial statement preparation
- Support audit and tax processes by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including fund managers and legal advisors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Early Career, 1- 4 years of accounting experience (internships and entry-level roles considered)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exposure to partnership accounting, private funds, or real estate is a plus
- Prior experience in public accounting or a public accounting internship is preferred
- Candidates with a background in audit or assurance, particularly those with exposure to investment funds or financial services clients, are encouraged to apply
Why This Role?
- Growing company with an amazing culture, people, and work-life balance
- Direct exposure to private investment funds and institutional-level reporting
- Opportunity to learn from experienced Accounting and Finance professionals
- Strong career development path in a specialized and high-demand field