Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IQ-EQ in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin, is looking for an experienced finance professional to support private equity and hedge fund clients. You'll collaborate with various teams, manage financial reporting, and maintain high-quality client service.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in QuickBooks and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support IQ-EQ client leads on VC funds.
• Prepare and review key financial tasks.
• Manage audits and year-end processes.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client service skills

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks proficiency

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Investran

Job description

You will be working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry under the guidance and direction from our experienced team of industry veterans. You will be facilitating our service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing the following:

What you’ll do

• You’ll support IQEQ client leads on VC funds in diverse industries.
• You’ll collaborate with your manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time.
• You’ll apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance.
• You’ll prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models.
• You’ll manage audits, year-end processes, assist with onboarding new team members, and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

What we offer

• IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.
• Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks ofPTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
• The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($70,000-$100,000).

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA and bring over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
• You demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and preferably Investran.
• You excel at delivering exceptional client service while maintaining effective, professional communication in all interactions.
• You collaborate well in team environments, provide and accept constructive feedback, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• You are flexible to work overtime when needed and consistently produce high-quality work under pressure.