Fund Accountant

Leeds Professional Resources; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support day-to-day fund accounting operations for private equity, credit, or real estate funds. The role involves transaction processing, reconciliations, and investor reporting in a collaborative investment environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in fund accounting systems. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fund accounting experience (private equity, credit, or real estate funds preferred).
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Record daily fund transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and investment activity.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations with administrators and custodians.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports.
• Support NAV calculations, management fee computations, and partnership allocations.
• Prepare investor statements, capital account schedules, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors and administrators on quarterly/annual deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Allvue

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support day-to-day fund accounting operations for private equity, credit, or real estate funds. This role involves transaction processing, reconciliations, and investor reporting in a collaborative investment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily fund transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and investment activity.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations with administrators and custodians.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports.
• Support NAV calculations, management fee computations, and partnership allocations.
• Prepare investor statements, capital account schedules, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors and administrators on quarterly/annual deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of fund accounting experience (private equity, credit, or real estate funds preferred).
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems (e.g., Investran, Geneva, Allvue) and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting and GAAP.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.