Analyst, Fund Accounting Operations - Fund Accounting

stepstone.fr; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone in San Diego is seeking an Analyst for its Fund Accounting department. The Analyst will manage transaction records and performance reporting by ensuring accuracy in reconciliations and working closely with third-party administrators.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess a strong attention to detail, time management skills, and experience with tools like Power BI and Excel. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $70,000.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field required.
• Demonstrated track record of academic success preferred.
• Relevant internships or work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance reporting system data against investment cash flow activity.
• Review and resolve variance breaks with SPAR and/or TPAs.
• Record stock sale transactions in the reporting system.
• Produce quarterly cash flow and net asset value reconciliation files.

Skills

Acute attention to accuracy and detail

Experience with Power BI

Strong time management

Proactive and focused work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Power Pivot

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

The Analyst will be a member of the Operations team within StepStone’s Fund Accounting department. The person will be responsible for ensuring that transactions are properly recorded in the accounting records and the performance reporting system through managing the daily reconciliation process. The Analyst will work across StepStone’s Fund Accounting and Stepstone Portfolio Analytics and Reporting (SPAR) teams as well as third party administrators (TPAs). This Analyst will focus on the Venture Capital portfolios.

Essential Job Functions

• Daily monitoring of dashboard that compares performance reporting system data to TPAs underlying investment cash flow activity
• Review variance breaks and work with SPAR and/or TPAs to resolve breaks
• Record stock sale transactions in StepStone’s performance reporting system
• Produce quarterly cash flow reconciliation files
• Produce quarterly net asset value reconciliations
• Ensure new fund commitments and investments are set up in the performance reporting system and mapped with TPA system identifiers
• Correspond with General Partners regarding accounting/reporting questions, or other issues, as necessary
• Ad hoc projects

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of academic success
• Preference for individuals with relevant internships or work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Acute attention to accuracy and detail
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, Power Pivot, Power Automate and SharePoint preferred
• Strong time management, prioritization, and communication skills
• Strong adaptability to learn new systems and Microsoft tools
• Proactive and focused with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to ask questions
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client, investment and company information

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.