Company Description: Navigation Fund Services is a fund administrator focused on venture capital firms. We are seeking an experienced junior accountant to focus on management company accounting and administrative activities in a remote work environment. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and process improvement initiatives across multiple management company entities. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capabilities and a proactive, client-service-oriented mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with day-to-day management company accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash management, intercompany accounting, and general ledger activities.
- Review and approve vendor invoices, expense reports, reimbursements, and payment batches, ensuring accuracy, appropriate coding, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements, in a timely manner.
- Ensure transactions are processed from and allocated to the appropriate entities.
- Verify accuracy of invoices, coding, and approvals, resolving discrepancies as needed and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Maintain vendor relationships, address inquiries, and negotiate payment terms to optimize cash flow management and minimize late payments.
- Partner with clients and client managers to forecast cash outflows, monitor spending trends, and optimize vendor relationships.
- Oversee and review intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.
- Work with clients to code and reconcile credit cards.
- Optimize cash management processes, including coordination of wire transfers or ACH payments.
- Assist with monthly/quarterly financial statements for management companies.
- Continuously evaluate existing processes, systems, and tools, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and operations.
- Assist with payroll, monitor hourly employees, and GP approvals
- Assist with the annual 1099 Reporting Process.
- Other responsibilities as directed by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in venture capital, private equity, or investment management for multiple clients.
- Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Excel).
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.