Fund Accounting Senior - Financial Reporting Expert

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant with 3-5 years of experience to support accounting and financial reporting for investment funds. The role requires solid US GAAP knowledge and a strong background in financial services, with ownership of fund accounting and reporting duties.

You will prepare and review financial statements for investment funds, assist with month-end close, verify journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, and coordinate with auditors and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and experience with fund accounting.
• Background in financial services and reporting for investment funds.
• Ability to take ownership of fund accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules for investment funds.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Account for investment activity, fund expenses, and other transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors and fund administrators to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Research accounting questions and apply accounting policies as needed.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Financial services experience

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant with 3-5 years of experience to support accounting and financial reporting for investment funds. The role requires solid US GAAP knowledge and a strong background in financial services, with ownership of fund accounting and reporting duties.

You will prepare and review financial statements for investment funds, assist with month-end close, verify journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, and coordinate with auditors and