Private Equity Fund Accounting Senior Analyst

Sixth Street group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixth Street in Dallas is seeking a Fund Accounting Senior Analyst to support private equity and credit funds across the full lifecycle—from fundraising to liquidation. You will manage fund-level accounting during quarterly closings and oversee the external Fund Administrator and offshore team.

You will work with Investor Services, Tax, and Legal to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, accurate cash management, and scalable automation initiatives that reduce manual work.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience in private equity, fund administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting rules and GAAP reporting for funds.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting during quarterly closings and reconcile expenses.
• Prepare wires for investment activities and fee payments.
• Assist with waterfall and management fee calculations.
• Monitor liquidity, credit facility borrowings, and capital events.
• Ensure investor reporting complies with US GAAP and governing documents.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Tech savvy

Education

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting software

Job description

Sixth Street in Dallas is seeking a Fund Accounting Senior Analyst to support private equity and credit funds across the full lifecycle—from fundraising to liquidation. You will manage fund-level accounting during quarterly closings and oversee the external Fund Administrator and offshore team.

You will work with Investor Services, Tax, and Legal to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, accurate cash management, and scalable automation initiatives that reduce manual work.