Hybrid Private Equity Fund Accountant

Gen II; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services, LLC is seeking an Accountant to join its Management Company services department in New York. The role requires detail-orientated individuals to manage multiple accounting projects for private equity sponsors, focusing on financial accounting and reporting.

You will perform cash, fixed asset, payroll, and accounts payable work, assist with monthly closes, prepare financial statements and 1099s, and liaise with auditors and tax accountants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience, preferably in public accounting and/or in the financial services sector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to design spreadsheets. Possess solid Excel skills.
• Ensure accuracy of financial books and records.
• Analytic thinker and problem solver. Offer solutions and recommendations to management team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
• Heightened attention to detail, highly organized and efficient.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent inter-personal skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting theory and willingness to learn.
• Works well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash transaction processing and accounting including bank reconciliations.
• Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense accounting.
• Perform payroll accounting including reconciliations to payroll provider records.
• Participate in the accounts payable process in including invoice and journal entry review in partnership with accounts payable team.
• Assist senior team members with the completion of the monthly accounting cycle including journal entry preparation for expense accruals, equity-related activities and other transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures and workpaper creation.
• Assist with the annual Form 1099 process.
• Assist with new client set-up.
• Complete "ad-hoc" and special projects as needed.
• Liaise with client's third-party auditors and tax accountants.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gen II Fund Services, LLC is seeking an Accountant to join its Management Company services department in New York. The role requires detail-orientated individuals to manage multiple accounting projects for private equity sponsors, focusing on financial accounting and reporting.

You will perform cash, fixed asset, payroll, and accounts payable work, assist with monthly closes, prepare financial statements and 1099s, and liaise with auditors and tax accountants.