Fund Accountant

Nextera Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search Group is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant in New York City to join a leading financial services firm. You will support quarterly closes, record investment transactions, and manage capital calls and distributions while ensuring accurate reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2–4 years of fund/private equity accounting experience. Strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential for timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting or private industry, focusing on private equity funds and/or hedge funds.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, investment transactions, and financial reporting.
• Experience with reconciliations, capital activity, and investor reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and general ledger review.
• Record and review investment transactions to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Coordinate capital calls and distributions, including related calculations and documentation.
• Prepare quarterly investor reports, capital account statements, and responses to ad hoc information requests.
• Compile financial reporting packages and assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, providing schedules and documentation to support annual deliverables.
• Assist with compliance reporting and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Perform financial and operational analyses related to portfolio activity, fund expenses, and managed accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Financial Services Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as a Fund Accountant.

Responsibilities:

• Support quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and general ledger review.
• Record and review investment transactions to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Coordinate capital calls and distributions, including related calculations and documentation.
• Prepare quarterly investor reports, capital account statements, and responses to ad hoc information requests.
• Compile financial reporting packages and assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, providing schedules and documentation to support annual deliverables.
• Assist with compliance reporting and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Perform financial and operational analyses related to portfolio activity, fund expenses, and managed accounts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting or private industry, with a focus on private equity funds and/or hedge funds.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, investment transactions, and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, capital activity, and investor reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.