Private Markets Accounting Associate - GAAP & Recs

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to handle bank reconciliations, journal entries, and comprehensive workpapers. You will manage capital activity, investment transactions, and accruals while maintaining precise distribution waterfall models and management fee calculations.

The role requires a solid grounding in US GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with general ledgers and financial statement prep.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Detail-oriented with ownership and deadline discipline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
• Prepare workpapers for capital activity and accruals.
• Maintain distribution waterfall models with precision.
• Calculate management fees and supporting schedules.
• Analyze investment transactions for accounting impact.
• Support year-end audit with internal and external teams.
• Foster client and stakeholder relationships to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

US GAAP Knowledge

Financial Statement Preparation

Microsoft Excel

Detail-Oriented

Ownership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to handle bank reconciliations, journal entries, and comprehensive workpapers. You will manage capital activity, investment transactions, and accruals while maintaining precise distribution waterfall models and management fee calculations.

The role requires a solid grounding in US GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.