Fund Accountant (Hybrid)

Jobot; Cape Saint Claire (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Multiple offices and locations

Hybrid work (1-2 days in office)

HSA

Life insurance

Disability

20 PTO days + holidays

10% bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant or Fund Accountant to oversee Fund Accounting for real estate and investment management. The role is permanent, hybrid, offering the chance to work both remotely and in-office at Annapolis, DC, or Baltimore locations.

Salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 with a 10% bonus, in a fast-paced environment requiring GAAP expertise. The candidate should have fund accounting experience, public accounting exposure, CPA CMA is a plus, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Deep knowledge of best practices in accounting and financial management.
• Familiarity with fund accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, payables coding, and foreign exchange calculations.
• Experience with Yardi or equivalent software is a must.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to laws and confidentiality guidelines.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects related to Fund Accounting.
• Perform month-end closing activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate client billing and conduct account reconciliation promptly and accurately.
• Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Conduct periodical reviews for insurance, tax, VAT and other related compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Confidentiality

Team work

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Yardi

Job description

Fund Accountant - Fund Accounting, Private Equity, Real Estate / $$$ / 10% bonus / Hybrid

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Accountant or Fund Accountant to join our fast-paced Real Estate and Investment Management industry team. This is a permanent, hybrid role that combines the best of both worlds, where you will have the opportunity to work both remotely and in a traditional office setting. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and controlling Fund Accounting transactions of the organization, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Fund Accounting background, public accounting experience, a CPA, and/or property/real estate accounting. This position is hybrid and can offer office locations in either Annapolis, DC, or Baltimore.

Why join us

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Multiple offices and locations
• Hybrid (only 1-2 days per week in office)
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Disability
• 20 PTO days PLUS paid holidays
• Strong base pay + 10% bonus

Responsibilities

1. Support all aspects related to Fund Accounting
2. Perform month-end closing activities such as reconciliations and journal entries
3. Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines
4. Generate client billing and conduct account reconciliation promptly and accurately
5. Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements
6. Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review
7. Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions
8. Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management
9. Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion
10. Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts
11. Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations
12. Conduct periodical reviews for insurance, tax, VAT and other related compliance

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
2. Minimum 2+ years of experience in accounting or related field
3. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
4. Deep knowledge of best practices in accounting and financial management
5. Familiarity with fund accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, payables coding, and foreign exchange calculations
6. Experience with Yardi or equivalent software is a must
7. Ability to work in a hybrid environment, both independently and as part of a team
8. Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers
9. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
10. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details
11. Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
12. Adherence to laws and confidentiality guidelines
13. Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in our growing organization. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.