Fund Accountant

Geneva Search Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional growth and development opportunities

Collaborative and fast-paced environment

Job summary

An investment management firm in Chicago is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Fund Accountant. You'll manage fund operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a collaborative environment await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in fund accounting, public accounting or financial services.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and investment fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with the third-party administrator.
• Complete and accurate maintenance of fund books and records.
• Timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Accurate and timely investor reporting.
• Perform cash management activities.
• Initiating wires for investment purchases and fund expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join our team and play a key role in managing fund operations and financial reporting. We are a dynamic investment management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with the third-party administrator.
• Complete and accurate maintenance of fund books and records.
• Timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Accurate and timely investor reporting.
• Perform cash management activities.
• Initiating wires for investment purchases and fund expenses.
• Confirming wire instructions and processing draws/paydowns on credit lines.
• Assist with financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting.
• Review investor K-1s and other tax-related filings.
• Prepare and conduct analytical reviews of weekly and monthly fund performance and investor reports.
• Provide support to investment and client service teams for ad-hoc requests.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in fund accounting, public accounting or financial services.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and investment fund structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with fund accounting systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

Location

Chicago, IL