Senior Accountant (Consultant) for Private Equity Clients

NACBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA client is seeking a Senior Accountant (Consultant) to support private equity sponsors with financial accounting and reporting for multiple management companies. You will join a team of seasoned professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include cash and fixed asset accounting, payroll reconciliations, AP collaboration, monthly close, financial statements, 1099 processes, client onboarding, and liaison with auditors and tax advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in public accounting or financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of private equity management fees and related accounting.
• Excellent understanding of core accounting principles and GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; client-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and record cash transactions, including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense accounting activities.
• Manage payroll accounting, including reconciliations with payroll provider records.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to review invoices and journal entries.
• Support the monthly accounting close process, including journal entries for expense accruals and equity-related transactions.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and workpapers.
• Contribute to the annual Form 1099 process.
• Support onboarding of new clients and accurate financial setup.
• Execute ad-hoc and special projects as requested by management.
• Act as liaison between clients and third-party auditors and tax accountants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical thinking

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

NACBA client is seeking a Senior Accountant (Consultant) to support private equity sponsors with financial accounting and reporting for multiple management companies. You will join a team of seasoned professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include cash and fixed asset accounting, payroll reconciliations, AP collaboration, monthly close, financial statements, 1099 processes, client onboarding, and liaison with auditors and tax advisors.