Accountant

ImpactAlpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Carried interest

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Aligned Climate Capital LLC in New York City is seeking an Accountant to join the finance team, reporting to the Controller. You will own monthly close, bank reconciliations, financial statements, and support for taxes and audits, working in the NYC office Mon–Thu with remote Fridays.

The ideal candidate has a BA in accounting and at least two years of experience, strong US GAAP, QuickBooks and Excel, and the ability to work independently within a small team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or related field with 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly close procedures and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports per US GAAP.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, cash, payables, receivables, and expense records.
• Assist with tax, audits, and year-end activities; coordinate with departments.

Skills

US GAAP

QuickBooks

Excel

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Aligned Climate Capital LLC

Aligned Climate Capital LLC is an asset manager founded in 2019 that specializes in climate-focused investing. The firm operates with a core belief that the global response to climate change represents a $50 trillion market opportunity. Aligned functions as a mission-driven investment company that concentrates exclusively on investing in companies and real assets that are actively decarbonizing the global economy. The firm positions itself at the intersection of financial markets and climate solutions, leveraging capital allocation as a mechanism to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Aligned’s investment thesis centers on identifying and supporting enterprises that contribute meaningfully to emissions reduction across various sectors of the economy. The company attracts professionals who are self-motivated, innovative, and committed to utilizing financial tools and strategies to address climate change at a systemic level.

About this Role

Aligned Climate Capital is seeking an Accountant to provide critical support to the firm’s financial operations team. This role will work closely with the Controller to ensure accurate and compliant financial record-keeping and reporting. The position requires in-person attendance at the New York City office from Monday through Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. The Accountant will be responsible for executing monthly accounting close procedures and maintaining comprehensive financial records across all accounts. This includes preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. The role involves coordinating with various departments to analyze financial data and assist with tax preparation, audits, and other year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables including creating invoices, journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in compliance with US GAAP
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, and general ledger entries
• Record business credit card transactions while tracking approvals
• Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accurate account balances and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare consolidated financial statements
• Assist Controller with tax, audit, and other year-end preparations and reconciliations
• Provide necessary supporting documentation and invoices to third-party stakeholders as requested
• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data
• Scan, organize, and maintain company documents in a systematic manner
• Assist with 1099 preparations
• Perform other accounting and bookkeeping tasks as requested by the Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least two years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Familiarity with private equity funds (preferred qualification)

Benefits

• Salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Eligibility for carried interest
• Medical insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement plan

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