Senior Accountant for Private Equity (Consulting)

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals is seeking a Senior Accountant (Consultant) to support private equity sponsors with financial accounting and reporting for management companies. You will work with a seasoned team across multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cash reconciliations, asset and payroll accounting, AP collaboration, monthly close, and preparation of financial statements. Strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and client-facing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of private equity management fees and related accounting is 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 monthly close with journal entries for accruals and equity-related transactions.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, footnotes, and supporting workpapers.
• Contribute to the Form 1099 process.
• Assist onboarding of new clients with accurate financial setup.
• Execute ad-hoc and special projects as requested by management.
• Liaise between clients and third-party auditors and tax accountants.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Private equity accounting

Analytical thinking

Client-facing communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals is seeking a Senior Accountant (Consultant) to support private equity sponsors with financial accounting and reporting for management companies. You will work with a seasoned team across multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cash reconciliations, asset and payroll accounting, AP collaboration, monthly close, and preparation of financial statements. Strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and client-facing experience are essential.