Senior Accountant (CPA)

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance investment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead key financial operations. The successful candidate will oversee various accounting processes, manage compliance, and support financial strategies in a fast-paced environment, having opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and financial analysis.
• Big 4 foundation preferred but open to industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting processes and support financial analysis.
• Lead calculations for management fees and profit-sharing.
• Maintain SPV bookkeeping and prepare financial reports.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel

GAAP

Compliance

Financial Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

CPA

Job description

Client: Investment Firm

Role: Senior Accountant

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 with bonus

Work Schedule: 4 days onsite, remote on Fridays

Location: Manhattan, NYC

Requirements: CPA required (candidates with passed exams considered), experience with QuickBooks highly preferred, Big 4 experience preferred but open to industry candidates

About the Role:

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 3-5 years of experience and a Big 4 foundation to lead key financial operations. Responsibilities include owning accounting processes, supporting strategic financial analysis, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced investment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:
   • Lead calculations for management fees and profit-sharing across multiple funds
   • Prepare year-end tax packages and support external tax advisors
   • Manage bank activity and cash reconciliation
   • Review and approve AP documentation and payments
   • Support performance analysis for portfolios
   • Assist in modeling liquidation and secondary market scenarios
2. Transaction Oversight:
   • Oversee wire and ACH transactions
   • Monitor liquidity and cash positioning
   • Reconcile cash flow forecasts
   • Coordinate with fund administrators and external accountants
3. Bookkeeping & Reporting:
   • Maintain SPV bookkeeping quarterly
   • Manage management company accounting in QuickBooks
   • Prepare quarterly financial reports
   • Maintain organizational charts and legal structures
   • Coordinate audit requests
   • Perform weekly reconciliations
4. Compliance & Documentation:
   • Lead insurance data preparation and renewals
   • Reconcile vendor payments for 1099 filings
   • Support SEC filings
5. Partner & Stakeholder Support:
   • Compile cash and NAV data for partners
   • Provide tax documentation for partner reporting

Qualifications:

• CPA required or in progress
• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
• 2-5 years relevant experience, Big 4 preferred but not required
• Strong QuickBooks and Excel skills
• Knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, compliance
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professionalism and attention to detail

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