Accounting Analyst

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search client in New York City is hiring an Accounting Analyst on a permanent, on-site basis.

Ideal candidates have 2-4 years in accounting, exposure to investment funds, and strong Excel skills. You will support GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services or investment management.
• Experience with general ledger, AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Exposure to accounting for funds and management company entities.
• StrongExcel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations for investment funds and management company entities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Prepare account and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Record journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with intercompany transactions and entity-level accounting
• Review and maintain supporting documentation for accounting activity
• Assist with financial reporting and various accounting analyses
• Collaborate with broader finance team on ad hoc projects

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Financial services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

General ledger system

Job description

Our client, a finance firm based in New York City, is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fully onsite role, Monday through Friday, and is ideal for an accounting professional with experience supporting investment funds and management company entities.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day accounting operations for investment funds and management company entities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Prepare account and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Record journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with intercompany transactions and entity-level accounting
• Review and maintain supporting documentation for accounting activity
• Assist with financial reporting and various accounting analyses
• Work closely with the broader finance and accounting team on ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, private equity, hedge funds, or a similar environment
• Experience working with general ledger, AP, AR, and account reconciliations
• Exposure to accounting for investment funds and/or management company entities
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred