Finance & Accounting Analyst Intern

Scientech Research LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientech Research LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support recurring accounting workflows across the management company and funds. The role emphasizes day-to-day execution and month-end close support, maintaining clean records and reliable internal reporting.

You will contribute to treasury activities, expense allocations, and process improvements, while collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely, accurate financial statements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role with hands-on close responsibilities.
• Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements).
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable handling structured datasets and performing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including reconciliations and internal reporting packages (P&L, balance sheet, key schedules).
• Assist with recurring fund workflows: expense allocations and reimbursement support.
• Support fund calculations and fee-related activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support AP/AR processes: invoice tracking, payments, and issue resolution across entities.
• Maintain organized documentation and promote repeatable processes.

Skills

Excel

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support recurring accounting workflows across the management company and funds. The role focuses on day‑to‑day execution and month‑end close support—maintaining clean records, delivering reliable internal reporting, and improving process consistency over time.

(Requires 5 days onsite)

Key Responsibilities

1) Management Company & Fund Accounting

• Support month‑end close activities and ensure close outputs are complete, accurate, and delivered on time, including:

  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Preparation of internal reporting packages (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, key schedules)

• Support recurring fund workflows such as expense allocations and reimbursement support (maintaining workpapers, gathering inputs, organizing documentation).

• Assist with recurring fund calculations and fee‑related support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

• Support AP/AR workflows including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and issue resolution across entities.

• Assist with vendor‑related administration such as onboarding, renewals tracking, invoice reviews, and approval workflows.

• Maintain organized supporting documentation and help keep processes well‑documented and repeatable.

2) Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash position and help maintain visibility into expected inflows/outflows across entities.

• Support payment timing coordination, transfers, and cash planning views to ensure smooth execution.

3) Additional Support

• Support recurring and ad hoc operational analysis and internal KPI tracking.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives for recurring finance operations work.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role with hands‑on close responsibilities.

• Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, month‑end close, financial statements).

• Strong Excel skills; comfortable handling structured datasets and performing analysis.

Preferred

• Fund accounting experience or tax background (e.g., partnership/K-1 support, fund expense allocations, working with external tax providers).

• Familiarity with process improvement and automation initiatives.

Working Style

• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage recurring deadlines.

• Able to balance recurring execution work with occasional analytical projects.

• Proactive about improving documentation, controls, and process clarity.