Fund Accountant

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a detail-oriented fund accountant to support the accounting, reporting, and operations of investment vehicles, partnering with Finance, Operations, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, Valuation, Business Development, and Technology teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in fund accounting, financial reporting, and investment operations, with experience in monthly closes, GL, and financial statement prep, and will collaborate with auditors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of fund accounting or financial services accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and investment funds, and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly closes, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup, onboarding, and ongoing maintenance of investment vehicles and capital accounts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end fund close processes, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements, investor reporting packages, and capital account statements.
• Support annual external audits for multiple fund entities and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely completion.
• Analyze and forecast fund performance, including income, expenses, and investment activity.
• Prepare management reporting, regulatory reporting, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Monitor fund cash activity, capital transactions, and investment-related accounting entries.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives and implementation of accounting controls and best practices.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives across the Fund Accounting department.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Investment operations

Partnership accounting

Monthly closes

General ledger

Financial statement preparation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented fund accountant to join our clients growing financial services organization in Chicago, IL. This role will be responsible for supporting the accounting, reporting, and operational activities of various investment vehicles while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, Valuation, Business Development, and Technology teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in fund accounting, financial reporting, and investment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the setup, onboarding, and ongoing maintenance of investment vehicles and capital accounts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end fund close processes, including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review quarterly financial statements, investor reporting packages, and capital account statements.
• Support annual external audits for multiple fund entities and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely completion.
• Analyze and forecast fund performance, including income, expenses, and investment activity.
• Prepare management reporting, regulatory reporting, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Monitor fund cash activity, capital transactions, and investment-related accounting entries.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives and implementation of accounting controls and best practices.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives across the Fund Accounting department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of fund accounting, public accounting, or financial services accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, investment funds, and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly closes, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Join a leading investment organization where you will play a critical role in fund operations, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making across a diverse portfolio of investment vehicles.