Accountant (Hedge Fund)

Social Capital Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Manhattan is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team. The role includes managing daily accounting activities, assisting with month-end close and reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies in financial records. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 1-5 years of experience in a similar position. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for a rapidly growing hedge fund.
• Assist with month end close activities and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to validate fee calculations.
• Perform fee income reconciliation.
• Assist in accounting activities including transaction posting.
• Support cash and bank reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Top-Tier Hedge Fund located in Manhattan is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for a rapidly growing hedge fund
• Assists with month end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure management and client-related fee revenue is properly recorded and supported.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances such as timing differences, missing entries, incorrect fee calculations, and misapplied cash
• Partner with internal stakeholders to validate fee calculations and ensure proper revenue recognition
• Perform fee income reconciliation by comparing fee reports to internal accounting records and bank/custodian activity
• Assist in accounting activities including transaction posting, documentation, and general ledger support
• Support cash and bank reconciliations, including tracking deposits and identifying outstanding items

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 1-5 years experience in a similar position