Investment Accounting Specialist – Family Office

Ledgent, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Family Office & Private Equity Accountant to support accounting, reporting, and financial operations across multiple entities and investment structures. You will maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements, and record investment activity for a high-net-worth family and its portfolio.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience reconciling complex accounts and investment activity.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger activity for family office and private equity entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Record investment transactions including capital calls, distributions, acquisitions, dispositions, and valuations.
• Reconcile bank, brokerage, and investment accounts.
• Track partnership allocations, trust accounts, and ownership structures.
• Assist with cash management, treasury functions, and liquidity reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and legal counsel.
• Prepare workpapers and documentation for annual tax filings.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and investment performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and established internal controls.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Yardi

MS Dynamics

Job description

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Family Office & Private Equity Accountant to support accounting, reporting, and financial operations across multiple entities and investment structures. You will maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements, and record investment activity for a high-net-worth family and its portfolio.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.