Accounting Associate (Investment Management)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York, NY is seeking an Accounting Associate (Investment Management) to support management company accounting, fund accounting, and financial reporting within an alternative investment environment. This role covers general ledger activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and cross-functional finance projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in public accounting, private industry accounting, or combined experience with a strong accounting foundation and interest in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, fund accounting, or related experience is required.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/financial systems is required.
• Investment management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close for management company entities.
• Assist with fund-related accounting activities, financial schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules, account analyses, and financial information for internal and external reporting.
• Support cash activity, expense processing, allocations, and related accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Prepare documentation and schedules while assisting with audit, tax, and other financial reporting requests.
• Contribute to finance, accounting, operational, and cross-functional projects as business needs evolve.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Accounting software

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Overview – Accounting Associate (Investment Management)

Compensation: $75,000–$110,000/year + bonus Location: New York, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Accounting Associate (Investment Management) in New York, NY for our client, supporting management company accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, and broader finance initiatives within an alternative investment environment. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of the accounting function, including general ledger activities, month-end close, reconciliations, fund-related accounting, and special projects. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of public accounting, private industry accounting, or combined experience with a strong accounting foundation and interest in the investment management industry.

Responsibilities as the Accounting Associate (Investment Management):

• Management Company Accounting: Support general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close for management company entities.
• Fund Accounting: Assist with fund‑related accounting activities, financial schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting schedules, account analyses, and financial information for internal and external reporting.
• Cash & Expense Management: Support cash activity, expense processing, allocations, and related accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Audit Support: Prepare documentation and schedules while assisting with audit, tax, and other financial reporting requests.
• Special Projects: Contribute to finance, accounting, operational, and cross‑functional projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications for the Accounting Associate (Investment Management):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of public accounting, corporate accounting, fund accounting, or related experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month‑end close is preferred, with investment management or private markets exposure a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or financial systems are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to contribute across multiple accounting and finance functions are required.