Senior Accounting Associate

Jobot; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Performance-based bonus potential

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its GP Services team in Fort Worth, TX. This role emphasizes financial operations, treasury, cash management, and partnership accounting for equity compensation programs, with a collaborative, fast-paced environment designed for growth.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in fund operations or related fields, strong Excel and analytical skills, and a willingness to work onsite at least three days weekly in Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in alternative investments, private equity, partnership accounting, fund operations, and/or GP/equity compensation programs is highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and other advanced functions.
• Experience working with CRM platforms, general ledgers, financial reporting systems, and large databases.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong client-service mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Available to work onsite in the Fort Worth office a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Understand loan facility platforms and facilitate setup and ongoing maintenance for participants.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries, including: posting and reconciling daily cash activity; supporting month-end close processes; preparing wire transfers; recording various financial and statistical data.
• Apply finance and accounting principles to support monthly partner reporting.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to provide information and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Prepare financial analyses and reporting.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team player

Strong client-service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

CRM platforms

General ledgers

Financial reporting systems

Large databases

Job description

$95,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

We are is a global alternative asset management firm with over $250B+ in assets under management. They invest across private equity, credit, real estate, and public markets, and are known for working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and innovation. The team you’d be joining specifically supports front-office trading and investment operations, building critical platforms used by portfolio managers and traders to manage risk and performance.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonus potential
• Strong work-life balance with a hybrid work environment
• Exceptional long-term career growth and internal mobility opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-impact projects and business-critical initiatives
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals in a highly respected organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that rewards ownership, initiative, and problem-solving
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally
• Stable, growth-focused organization with a strong track record of success and continued expansion

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career, gain exposure to a sophisticated business environment, and make a meaningful impact within a high-performing team

Job Details

Associate / Senior Associate – GP Services

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $95k and bonus $115k with bonus

Work Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with onsite presence required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Fort Worth office.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global investment management firm seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its GP Services team. This role focuses primarily on the financial operations and accounting activities associated with equity compensation partnerships. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, highly motivated, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Position Overview

The Associate/Senior Associate will support the financial operations and accounting functions related to equity compensation programs and partnership structures. This individual will work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, reconciliation, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand loan facility platforms and facilitate setup and ongoing maintenance for participants.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries, including:
  • Posting and reconciling daily cash activity
  • Supporting month-end close processes
  • Preparing wire transfers
  • Recording various financial and statistical data
• Apply finance and accounting principles to support monthly partner reporting.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to provide information and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Prepare financial analyses and reporting.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in alternative investments, private equity, partnership accounting, fund operations, and/or GP/equity compensation programs is highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • XLOOKUP
  • HLOOKUP
  • Other advanced functions
• Experience working with CRM platforms, general ledgers, financial reporting systems, and large databases.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong client-service mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Professional, diplomatic, and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Available to work onsite in the Fort Worth office a minimum of three days per week.

The Associate/Senior Associate will support the financial operations, treasury, cash management, and accounting functions related to equity compensation programs and partnership structures. This role is more heavily focused on financial operations and capital activity than traditional accounting and is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience in fund operations, partnership accounting, private equity, or fund administration.

This is an excellent long-term career opportunity for an individual who is curious, detail-oriented, adaptable, and genuinely interested in the alternative investment industry. The team offers significant exposure to capital activity, treasury operations, and partnership reporting, with opportunities for continued growth and development.

Add to Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital activity, including:
  • Capital calls
  • Contributions
  • Distributions
  • Daily cash activity
  • Wire processing and money movement
• Support treasury and banking functions, including cash management and liquidity-related activities.
• Calculate, process, and reconcile partner distributions and capital account activity.
• Monitor and reconcile cash transactions associated with partnership operations.
• Assist with allocations, partner reporting, and related financial analyses.
• Support the transition of reporting processes from quarterly to monthly reporting cycles.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all financial operations.

Preferred Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in:
  • Private equity
  • Alternative investments
  • Partnership accounting
  • Fund operations
  • Fund administration
  • Equity compensation programs
• Strong experience supporting capital activity, including:
  • Capital calls
  • Contributions
  • Distributions
  • Daily cash management
  • Wire transfers
  • Capital account reconciliations
• Experience reconciling partner and capital accounts.
• Exposure to leverage facilities is a plus but not required.
• Candidates currently working for a fund administrator are encouraged to apply.

Desired Traits

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Open-minded, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, private equity, alternative investments, or fund operations.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.