Fund Accounting Associate - Private Credit

ATLAS SP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

ATLAS SP Partners is seeking a Fund Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple private credit funds. You will partner with third-party administrators, investment professionals, and other finance teams to ensure accurate NAVs, financial statements, and disclosures.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in fund accounting, a strong eye for detail, and excellent communication. CPA progress and advanced Excel skills are a plus; you will help drive process improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, public accounting, fund administration, or financial services.
• Experience with private credit, private equity, hedge funds, or alternative investment structures preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience working with or reviewing third‑party fund administrator deliverables is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for multiple private credit funds.
• Prepare and review NAV packages and supporting schedules prepared internally and by third‑party fund administrators.
• Analyze portfolio activity, including investment purchases and sales, financing transactions, interest income, fund expenses, and partner capital activity.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, including supporting disclosures.
• Support the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Review capital activity, including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, and distributions.
• Prepare and analyze management fee calculations, expense allocations, carried interest, and other fund‑level allocations.
• Monitor and reconcile daily cash activity, portfolio positions, and other key fund metrics.
• Prepare recurring management reporting, liquidity analyses, and investment performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Partner with investment, operations, treasury, tax, and other finance teams to resolve accounting and operational matters.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multitask management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting systems

Job description

ATLAS SP Partners is seeking a Fund Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple private credit funds. You will partner with third-party administrators, investment professionals, and other finance teams to ensure accurate NAVs, financial statements, and disclosures.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in fund accounting, a strong eye for detail, and excellent communication. CPA progress and advanced Excel skills are a plus; you will help drive process improvements in