Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds/Private Markets; East Coast Region

SS & C Advent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services and healthcare technology company seeks a Senior Associate, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds/Private Markets, to deliver accurate work products, support audits, and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, particularly in alternative investments, and strong analytical skills. The hybrid role offers flexibility along with competitive benefits, including a 401k matching program and professional development reimbursement.

Benefits

401k Matching Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting, preferably in alternative investments or Hedge Funds.
• Proficiency with US GAAP; knowledge of investment partnerships is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines.
• Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules.
• Support year-end audit process in collaboration with clients and auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Mathematics or related field

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds/Private Markets; East Coast Region

Apply locations New York, NY Boston, MA Harrison, NY Windsor, CT Skillman, NJ time type Full time posted on Posted 30 Days Ago job requisition id R27419

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds/Private Markets; East Coast Region

Locations: New York, NY | Union, NJ | Harrison, NY | Boston, MA | Windsor, CT | Skillman, NJ | Hybrid

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines
• Prepare work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity
• Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
• Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules
• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
• Perform reconciliations, process journal entries and cash balances
• Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors
• Actively interact with clients and counter-parties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines
• Analytical review of daily and monthly results

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Mathematics, or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting; a focus on alternative investments, Private Equity/Real Assets experience or Hedge Funds, is a plus
• Knowledge required of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts; knowledge on investment partnerships is a plus
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
• Deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team successfully
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required
• Audit experience is a plus

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers .

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.