Fund Accountant

Confidential - Job Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to manage financial reporting, month-end closings, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of accounting experience, including fund accounting, and advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to financial insights and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience and 1+ years of fund accounting experience working in both the public and private sector.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of collaborating across departments and presenting financial insights.
• Highly analytical with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for the fund.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Accurately record daily transactions and corporate actions related to fund activities.
• Assist in preparing and managing budgets, analyzing variances, and providing insights.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes.

Skills

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Confidential - Job Hiring provided pay range. This range is provided by Confidential - Job Hiring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Fund Accountant – Los Angeles

Are you a strategic and tech-savvy accountant ready for their next challenge and growth opportunity? Our client, an innovative and leading firm based in Los Angeles, is looking for a Fund Accountant to join their growing team and help lead the team in partnership with the leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role and work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) for the fund.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial data and compliance with accounting policies.
• Financial Record Maintenance: Accurately record daily transactions and corporate actions related to fund activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets, analyze variances, and provide detailed financial insights to support decision-making and cost control.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and industry standards. Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax-related activities.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy, including leveraging new accounting technologies and automation tools.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience and 1+ years of fund accounting experience working in both the public and private sector.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate across departments and present financial insights to leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Highly analytical with excellent organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Financial Services