Fund Accountant

LHH

Darien (CT)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Fund Accountant for a global investment firm based in Darien, Connecticut. The role includes processing daily capital activities, preparing journal entries, and supporting audits. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong communication and organizational skills, and an aptitude for Excel. Benefits include flexible health coverage and 401K. CPA designation or intent to pursue is preferred.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience working with Funds/Investments.
Ability to interpret fund governing documents and organizational charts.
Experience in private equity or financial services is a plus.
CPA designation or intent to pursue CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Process and track daily capital activity notices.
Set up wires for capital activities using the online banking portal.
Prepare journal entries for capital activities and management company books.
Maintain the investor portal and manage access requests.
Assure annual audit activities and respond to auditor inquiries.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective time-management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

LHH Recruitment has partnered with a Global Investment firm in their search for a Fund Accountant. This role will report to the Senior Fund Accountant and provide accounting support and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Process and track daily capital activity notices (capital calls, distributions, carried interest).
Set up wires for capital activities using the online banking portal.
Prepare journal entries for capital activities and management company books.
Prepare and manage strategic investor notices based on fund notices.
Maintain the investor portal, including posting notices and managing access requests.
Prepare and reconcile quarterly workpapers for assigned entities; generate member capital account statements.
Assist with monthly and quarterly book closing for the management company
Support annual audit activities and respond to auditor inquiries.
Provide information to tax service providers for annual Schedule K-1 preparation.
Liaise with third‑party fund administrators as needed.
Respond to ad hoc requests from members and internal teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
0-2 years of experience working with Funds/Investments
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret fund governing documents, organizational charts, and fund relationships.
Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professionals at all levels.
Effective time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in private equity or financial services is a plus.
CPA designation or intent to pursue CPA certification.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and

Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: