Investment Fund Staff Accountant

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage cash activities and support financial reporting. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for recording daily cash transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting Fund Controllers with quarterly reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will enhance financial operations and support investor relations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in finance while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or significant prior experience in a similar role.
• Strong planning, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Recording daily cash activity and preparing cash journal entries.
• Reconciling cash balances daily and monthly.
• Processing wire transfers through JPMorgan Access system.

Skills

Cash management

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MRI general ledger system

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Recording daily cash activity (preparation of cash journal entries)
• Reconciling cash balances daily and monthly
• Treasury management: monitoring capital calls, distributions, portfolio company receipts and payments, processing fund accounts payable, and reviewing account balances for sufficient funds
• Processing wire transfers through JPMorgan Access system
• Supporting Fund Controllers in completing quarterly financial reporting, including recording accruals, preparing account analysis, and supporting investor reporting (capital account roll-forwards and investor requests)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or significant prior experience in a similar role
• Strong planning, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment supporting multiple Fund Controllers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience with MRI general ledger system is a plus