Senior Accounting Associate - Fund Administration

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for Senior Accounting Associate to join our Client Accounting & Advisory Services – Fund Administration ("CAAS-FA") team!

The CAAS-FA team provides outsourced accounting solutions to investment fund clients, delivering accuracy, insight, and exceptional service. As part of this dynamic group, you’ll play a key role in supporting client operations and driving financial excellence.

Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture.

At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

Position Details:

• Job Title: CAAS-FA Senior Associate
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Client Accounting & Advisory Services – Fund Administration
• Location: Dallas OR Fort Worth
• Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What You Will Do

• Manage client fund accounting functions, including tracking and recording cash transactions
• Prepare and maintain support schedules and roll-forward reports
• Draft and review fund financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Assist with various accounting tasks that ensure compliance and efficiency

What You Need to Get Here

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree is preferred
• CPA eligibility/license preferred
• 2+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience with financial statement preparation required; Fund Accounting and Administration experience preferred
• Proficiency with Excel required; Sage Intacct, QuickBooks and Juniper Square experience preferred
• A detail-oriented, hard-working team player eager to grow with us
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• A desire to advance your career as our team expands

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 20 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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