Fund Accountant

Dagen Personnel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen Personnel in Houston is seeking a Fund Accountant to support day-to-day operations at the investment firm. The role involves trade booking, reconciliations, and financial reporting, among other responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and attention to detail are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting, hedge funds, private equity, or fund administration preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of daily reporting for the investment team.
• Trade booking and settlement.
• Calculate and reconcile investor- and fund-level returns.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields

Job description

Fund Accountant – Investment Firm

The candidate is expected to help with the day-to-day operations of the firm, including, but not limited to, trade booking, process automation, reconciliations, quarterly/annual RFIs, daily and monthly P&L reporting, and assisting with compliance-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of daily reporting for the investment team
• Month-end pricing compilation and review
• Monthly net asset value(NAV) package reconciliation and review from the external administrator
• Calculation and reconciliation of investor- and fund-level returns
• Assist with the preparation of the fund's financial statements and tax returns
• Trade booking and settlement
• Daily portfolio and cash reconciliations
• Counterparty onboarding and relationship maintenance
• Collateral and securities lending management
• Risk and regulatory reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related fields
• 1 – 3 years of experience in public accounting, hedge funds, private equity firms, family office, or fund administration preferred
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to solve problems and ensure project deadlines are met
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take initiative
• Strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity