Fund Accountant

Location: Darien, Connecticut, United States

LHH Recruitment has partnered with a Global Investment firm in their search for a Fund Accountant. This role will report to the Senior Fund Accountant and provide accounting support and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and track daily capital activity notices (capital calls, distributions, carried interest).

• Set up wires for capital activities using the online banking portal.

• Prepare journal entries for capital activities and management company books.

• Prepare and manage strategic investor notices based on fund notices.

• Maintain the investor portal, including posting notices and managing access requests.

• Prepare and reconcile quarterly workpapers for assigned entities; generate member capital account statements.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly book closing for the management company

• Support annual audit activities and respond to auditor inquiries.

• Provide information to tax service providers for annual Schedule K-1 preparation.

• Liaise with third-party fund administrators as needed.

• Respond to ad hoc requests from members and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interpret fund governing documents, organizational charts, and fund relationships.

• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professionals at all levels.

• Effective time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in private equity or financial services is a plus.

• CPA designation or intent to pursue CPA certification.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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