Fund Accountant - Private Equity Funds

LHH; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Fund Accountant for a global investment firm based in Darien, Connecticut. The role includes processing daily capital activities, preparing journal entries, and supporting audits. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong communication and organizational skills, and an aptitude for Excel. Benefits include flexible health coverage and 401K. CPA designation or intent to pursue is preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience working with Funds/Investments.
• Ability to interpret fund governing documents and organizational charts.
• Experience in private equity or financial services is a plus.
• CPA designation or intent to pursue CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Process and track daily capital activity notices.
• Set up wires for capital activities using the online banking portal.
• Prepare journal entries for capital activities and management company books.
• Maintain the investor portal and manage access requests.
• Assure annual audit activities and respond to auditor inquiries.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective time-management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Fund Accountant for a global investment firm based in Darien, Connecticut. The role includes processing daily capital activities, preparing journal entries, and supporting audits. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong communication and organizational skills, and an aptitude for Excel. Benefits include flexible health coverage and 401K. CPA designation or intent to pursue is preferred.