Fund Accounting Analyst

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York, NY seeks a Fund Accounting Analyst to support fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities within an investment management environment.

This role offers a hybrid schedule, collaboration with internal teams, and opportunities to contribute to financial close, statements, and process improvements, leveraging strong GAAP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting: Support GL activities, reconciliations, and close processes
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and schedules
• Accounting Operations: Maintain records and support recurring processes
• Financial Analysis: Analyze activity, expenses and balances
• Audit & Tax Support: Prepare information for audits and tax
• Process Improvement: Support controls and system initiatives

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA licensure progress preferred

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Overview – Fund Accounting Analyst

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Fund Accounting Analyst in New York, NY for our client, supporting fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activities within an investment management environment. This role will assist with recurring accounting and reporting processes while collaborating with internal teams on financial information, controls, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in public accounting, financial services, fund accounting, or investment management with strong accounting, financial reporting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities as the Fund Accounting Analyst:

• Fund Accounting: Support fund accounting, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, accounting schedules, and supporting financial information.
• Accounting Operations: Maintain accurate accounting records and support recurring accounting and reporting activities.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial activity, expenses, account balances, and related accounting information.
• Audit & Tax Support: Prepare financial information and documentation to support audit and tax requirements.
• Process Improvement: Support accounting controls, reporting improvements, systems initiatives, and process enhancements.

Qualifications for the Fund Accounting Analyst:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required,CPA or progress toward CPA licensure is preferred.
• Experience: 2+years of public accounting, fund accounting, investment accounting, or related financial services experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes is required, with investment management experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong U.S. GAAP and Microsoft Excel proficiency, with experience using accounting or financial reporting systems, is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, organizational, attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities are required.