Private Equity Accounting Lead

Prospect Infosys Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Infosys Inc. is looking for a candidate in Illinois who can service clients within the private equity fund industry. This role requires strong technical and relationship-oriented skills. The candidate must have substantial experience in accounting and must be familiar with Investran and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities include resolving financial issues and providing feedback to staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting/securities operations experience.
• 5-6 years private equity fund accounting/administration experience.
• Minimum 3 years client servicing or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Service clients in the private equity fund industry.
• Review and resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Provide feedback and prioritize assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client servicing

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Formal education in accounting or related business degree

Tools

Investran

MS Suite (Excel, Access, Word)

Job description

Job Description

This position is technical and service relationship oriented. Knowledge of private equity fund industry, products and services for a specified area, usually obtained through training and/or related work experience is critical and required to service clients. Communication and negotiation skills are required to ensure client satisfaction. Analytical skills are required for reviewing, researching and resolving issues surrounding accounting and financial aspects across transactional and summary levels. Leadership and organizational skills are needed to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff.

Qualifications

3-4 years of accounting / securities operations experience and 5-6 years private equity fund accounting/administration experience with demonstrated growth of responsibility is a must, with a minimum of 3 years client servicing or related experience.

We are looking for individuals who have supervisory skills, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a formal education in accounting and/or a related business degree, understand the complexities of the private equity markets via past experience, and be well acquainted with Investran and MS Suite of Systems (Excel, Access, Word) at an intermediate/advanced level.