Senior Fund Accountant

Us Bank; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Market-competitive compensation

Job summary

U.S. Bank is recruiting for an Alternative Investments Associates and Accountants role, focusing on accounting, administration and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds and related products.

The role involves calculating NAVs, fund reporting, and coordinating expense analysis within a hybrid/flexible schedule. A strong accounting background and GAAP knowledge are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting
• Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Calculate net asset values and disseminate information to the investment advisor and investors
• Act as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships ensuring GAAP-compliant functions
• Record trade information, income/expense activity and asset valuation
• Enter and reconcile investor contributions and withdrawals
• Allocate fund profits to investors for statements
• Review fund expense analysis and processing
• Prepare fund financial statements, audits and tax schedules

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.

We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

Alternative Investments Associates and Accountants work as part of a team responsible for providing accounting, administration and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds and closed-end registered products.

Key accountabilities:

• Individuals calculate net asset value(s) and disseminate financial and performance information to the investment advisor and their investors.
• Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are in completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Records trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system.
• Enters and reconciles all investor contributions and withdrawals in the partnership accounting system.
• Allocates fund level profits to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements.
• Reviews and coordinates fund expense analysis and expense processing.
• Prepares fund financial statements, audit and tax schedules.

Skills & experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience
• Two to five years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting
• Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

Additional information

• The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.