Fund Accounting Associate - Private Equity Ops

Standish Management, LLC; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Flexible Vacation Plan

Sick Time Accrual Plan

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a fund accounting assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prep fund-level financial statements.

The role involves preparing statements for domestic and offshore fund families, updating schedules, and analyzing complex transactions, with collaboration across teams and adherence to partnership agreements. A Bachelor’s in accounting and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a full-time role.
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus).
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions.
• Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance.
• Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements.
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities.
• Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls.
• Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners.
• Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers.
• Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests.

Skills

attention to detail

multitasking

teamwork

communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management, LLC is seeking a fund accounting assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prep fund-level financial statements.

The role involves preparing statements for domestic and offshore fund families, updating schedules, and analyzing complex transactions, with collaboration across teams and adherence to partnership agreements. A Bachelor’s in accounting and strong Excel skills are required.