Entry Level Accounting Opportunity

Beacon Hill; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an Entry-Level Fund Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting for investment funds. The role suits an early-career professional building expertise in asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or financial services.

The position involves daily and monthly fund accounting, reconciliations, audit support, and preparation of fund-level information, with a strong emphasis on Excel proficiency and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field is required.
• 0-2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly fund accounting activities for assigned funds.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain GL activity.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Conduct cash, bank, investment, and position reconciliations.
• Record investment transactions, income, expenses, and fund activity.
• Assist with NAV calculations and related fund reporting.
• Track capital activity (contributions, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions).
• Prepare financial statements and investor reporting.
• Maintain supporting schedules and assist auditors as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an Entry-Level Fund Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting activities for investment funds. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional interested in building experience within the asset management, private equity, hedge fund, or financial services industry.

The Fund Accountant will assist with daily and monthly accounting activities, reconciliations, investment activity, financial reporting, and preparation of fund-level information. The successful candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly fund accounting activities for assigned investment funds.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform cash, bank, investment, and position reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Record investment transactions, income, expenses, fees, and other fund activity.
• Assist with the calculation and review of Net Asset Value (NAV) and related fund reporting.
• Track capital contributions, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions, depending on fund structure.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and investor reporting.
• Maintain schedules supporting fund balances and financial reporting.
• Support external auditors by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Review accounting activity for accuracy and investigate differences.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with senior fund accountants, investment operations, administrators, auditors, and other internal teams.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting or finance experience; relevant internships are welcomed.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and lookups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to fund accounting, investment accounting, asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or financial services.
• Familiarity with NAV calculations, investment securities, capital activity, or portfolio accounting.
• Experience with accounting, investment, or portfolio management systems.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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