Associate - Senior Accountant

iCapital Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

iCapital Network, located in New York, is seeking an Associate – Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will assist in month-end closures, manage accounts payable and receivable, and prepare financial reporting for management.

The position requires a degree in accounting and 4+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a CPA license are preferred. Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is essential, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public and/or private accounting experience, preferably in financial services.
• CPA license preferred.
• Ability to manage large sets of data and implement checks and balances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close process, overseeing A/P and A/R functions.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management and board financial packages.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Private accounting experience

Proficient with Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

PowerPoint

Job description

iCapital Network is the financial technology platform democratizing alternative investments with complete tech-based solutions for investors, advisors and asset managers. The firm’s flagship platform offers high-net-worth investors and independent wealth advisors a curated menu of private equity and hedge funds at lower minimums with a full suite of due diligence and administrative support in a secure digital environment. Banks and asset managers leverage iCapital’s tech-enabled services to streamline and scale their private investments operational infrastructure. iCapital was included in the 2018 Forbes FinTech 50 and as of June 30, 2018 serviced more than $6 billion in invested capital across more than 14,000 underlying accounts.

Job Description

The Associate – Senior Accountant will report to the Chief Accounting Officer. The ideal candidate will support the day-to-day accounting functions of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end close process on a day-to-day basis including overseeing A/P and A/R functions and management and review of T&E process
• Reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly management and board financial packages including consolidation of financial statements, actual versus budget variance analysis and compilation of Company KPI reports
• Identifying and remediating process gaps and implementing effective internal controls; improving documentation of internal control processes
• Liaising with external auditors, tax preparer and other 3rd party service providers/clients
• Assisting in completing special projects as needed such as implementation of new accounting software

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public and/or private accounting experience preferably in financial services industry
• Degree in Accounting required
• CPA license preferred
• Proficient with Excel and Power Point
• Ability to manage large sets of data and be able to implement checks and balances
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented with big picture capability

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.