Investment Ops Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an Investment Ops Analyst to support accounting and reporting for alternative investment portfolios. You will validate activity, maintain records, perform reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong accounting foundation, analytical mindset, and proficiency with Excel. Hybrid work in Newark, NJ is available for a 6-month term with potential conversion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Validate portfolio and transaction-level activity, including trade settlements, income payments, corporate actions, and deal restructurings.
• Collect and review financial documents related to alternative investments.
• Analyze financial statements for LPs and JVs.
• Process cash transactions and ensure accurate recording in accounting systems.
• Prepare, review, and verify journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations between subledger systems, general ledger, custody banks, trade systems, and financial statements.
• Process equity pickup and loss accounting entries.
• Ensure cash balances in the general ledger accurately reflect bank activity.
• Monitor data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in analysis, process improvements, and special projects.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Oracle General Ledger

Investran

PAM

Job description

Investment Ops Analyst

Location: Hybrid in Newark, NJ (3 days in office)
Duration: 6 months (Possibility of conversion)

Job Summary

We are seeking an Investment Accounting Analyst to support the accounting and reporting of alternative investment portfolios. This role is responsible for validating portfolio and transaction‑level activity, maintaining accurate accounting records, performing reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, analytical mindset, and experience working with investment portfolios in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate portfolio and transaction‑level activity, including trade settlements, income payments, corporate actions, and deal restructurings.
• Collect and review financial documents related to alternative investments.
• Analyze financial statements for Limited Partnerships (LPs) and Joint Ventures (JVs).
• Process cash transactions and ensure accurate recording in accounting systems.
• Prepare, review, and verify journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations between subledger systems, general ledger, custody banks, trade systems, and financial statements.
• Process equity pickup and loss accounting entries.
• Ensure cash balances in the general ledger accurately reflect bank activity.
• Monitor data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in analysis, process improvements, and special projects.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end accounting activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Private Equity or Alternative Investments.
• Familiarity with investment accounting concepts.
• Experience with investment accounting or financial systems such as Oracle General Ledger, Investran, or PAM (Portfolio Accounting Management).