Accountant

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is seeking an Investment Accountant to support accounting, reporting, and operational activities across a diversified investment portfolio in New York.

You will record and reconcile investment transactions, coordinate funding, prepare journal entries, monitor liquidity, and assist with year-end audits and tax reporting.

Collaborating with finance teams, investment professionals, custodians, and administrators, you will help improve controls and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance.
• Minimum three years of investment accounting experience.
• Experience with marketable securities and alternative investments.
• Experience with custodians or investment administrators.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile investment transactions, cash balances, holdings, and related activity.
• Coordinate funding requests, distributions, investment expenses, and other portfolio transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and schedules for periodic financial reporting.
• Monitor cash requirements and assist with liquidity forecasts.
• Resolve discrepancies with custodians, administrators, and other external partners.
• Support year-end audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with investment tax reporting, including K-1 reviews and workpapers.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Deadline management

Discrepancy investigation

Clear financial communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

A well-established organization is seeking an Investment Accountant to support accounting, reporting, and operational activities across a diversified investment portfolio. This position will work closely with finance colleagues, investment professionals, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile investment transactions, cash balances, holdings, and related activity.
• Coordinate funding requests, distributions, investment expenses, and other portfolio transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for periodic financial reporting.
• Monitor cash requirements and assist with liquidity forecasts.
• Resolve discrepancies with custodians, administrators, and other external partners.
• Support year-end audits by preparing documentation and responding to investment-related inquiries.
• Assist with investment tax reporting, including K-1 reviews and supporting workpapers.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant investment accounting experience.
• Familiarity with marketable securities and alternative investments.
• Experience working with custodians or investment administrators.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines, investigate discrepancies, and communicate financial information clearly.

Compensation: $98,000-102,800

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.