Accounting Associate, Private Credit

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Accounting Associate for the Private Credit team. The role will involve preparing and reviewing fund financial statements, investor packages, and performance reports for private credit funds, while coordinating with fund administrators and auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA certificate, with 3–8 years of related experience in asset management or private credit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements, investor reporting packages, and performance reporting for private credit funds.
• Support capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, cash management, portfolio monitoring, and investment tracking across multiple fund structures.
• Partner with fund administrators, auditors, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational controls.
• Assist with management reporting, fundraising support, investor requests, and various strategic initiatives across private debt funds.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Associate, Private Credit

Company Summary:

A leading alternative investment management firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join the private debt team. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, investment accounting, operational oversight, and investor-related reporting across a diverse portfolio of investment vehicles. This opportunity offers exposure to accounting, finance, operations, and strategic business initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements, investor reporting packages, and performance reporting for private credit funds
• Support capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, cash management, portfolio monitoring, and investment tracking across multiple fund structures
• Partner with fund administrators, auditors, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational controls
• Assist with management reporting, fundraising support, investor requests, and various strategic initiatives across private debt funds

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 3-8 years of accounting, finance, or financial reporting experience within asset management, private credit, alternative investments, private equity or public accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP financial reporting,
• Experience with private credit, BDC, CLO or complex investment vehicles is a plus