Fund Accountant, Credit Funds (BOSTON)

Atlas Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in Boston seeks a seasoned accounting professional to own monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting. You will coordinate with the administrator and external auditors, supporting SEC filings and SOX audits while maintaining strong internal controls.

The role calls for 2–5 years of relevant experience, a CPA or equivalent, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced investment

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience in public accounting, fund administration, debt investments, or private equity/investment management.
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP and industry accounting practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, able to manage multiple deliverables against time-sensitive regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Proactive problem solver with the confidence to ask questions and dig into issues.

Responsibilities

• Book investment activity in Advent Geneva.
• Reconcile cash activity between the internal accounting system and the funds' third‑party administrator.
• Assist in oversight of accounting functions performed by the administrator.
• Support all accounting responsibilities across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Gather support for financial statement and SOX audit requests and research auditor questions.
• Help prepare compliance reporting, including credit facility and BDC/RIC compliance.
• Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes.
• Identify and help resolve critical accounting and reporting issues.
• Work directly with external auditors, internal auditors, and service providers.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Advent Geneva

Job description

Compensation

$100,000 to $120,000 base (+ bonus)

What You’ll Do

• Book investment activity in Advent Geneva
• Reconcile cash activity between the internal accounting system and the funds' third-party administrator
• Assist in oversight of accounting functions performed by the administrator
• Support all accounting responsibilities across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K
• Gather support for financial statement and SOX audit requests and research auditor questions
• Help prepare compliance reporting, including credit facility and BDC/RIC compliance
• Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
• Identify and help resolve critical accounting and reporting issues
• Work directly with external auditors, internal auditors, and service providers

What We’re Looking For

• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience in some combination of public accounting, fund administration, debt investments, or a private equity or investment management firm
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP and industry accounting practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, able to manage multiple deliverables against time-sensitive regulatory and contractual requirements
• Proactive problem solver with the confidence to ask questions and dig into issues
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and team-oriented

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience with Advent Geneva or other general ledger systems
• Exposure to business development companies
• Familiarity with bank loans or private credit
• Fund administration background

The Environment

A collaborative, team-oriented investment firm with a global footprint and a long-term, flexible capital base. This role is based in Boston, MA and works on-site in the firm’s office.