Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Alter Domus; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Private Equity Fund Services Team. This hybrid role requires a strong foundation in accounting or finance, with responsibilities including the preparation of financial statements, managing investor communications, and maintaining client relationships. The company fosters a unique culture that values teamwork and hard work, offering opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is a chance to contribute to a leading organization in the alternatives industry while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible Arrangements

Generous Holidays

Birthday Leave

Graduation Leave

Continuous Mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Looking for a candidate with a major in accounting or finance.
• Experience in accounting is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and investor communications.
• Enter daily and monthly deliverables and record journal entries.
• Enhance client relationships and meet deadlines.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Technical Capacity

Proactivity

Integrity

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Accounting (MAcc)

Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Alter Domus is currently seeking a new Fund Accountant to join our Private Equity Fund Services Team at our Salt Lake or Ogden, Utah office. This is a hybrid position where you will work 8x a month in the office, twice a week. You can be part of a unique culture, a place where teamwork is encouraged and hard work is rewarded. The Utah location is known for its innovation in fund services and recently developed a highly successful Asset Owner Solutions offering.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, investor statements, contribution/redemption confirmations, K-1s, capital calls, distributions, audited financials and other investor communications.
• Enter daily and monthly deliverables by recording journal entries, wires, loan statements and posting/reconciling trades.
• Client interaction to enhance client relationships and a dedication to doing the job right and meeting client deadlines.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Technical capacity.
• Personal effectiveness/credibility.
• Highly organized and proactive, with follow-through on commitments.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Strong work ethic, responsiveness and passion for customer service and quality.
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with team members and manager remotely.
• Ability to follow instructions and receive feedback on work prepared.
• Communicate with tax team members and managers any questions or issues that arise with client work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

YOUR PROFILE

• Major in accounting (BA or MAcc) or finance.
• Looking to pursue a career in accounting.
• Experience in accounting is preferred, but not necessary.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.