Senior Associate, Private Markets Accounting

SS&C Technologies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies seeks a Senior Associate for Private Markets Fund Accounting in Atlanta, GA (hybrid). You will manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and comprehensive workpapers for diverse alternative investments, while maintaining high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.

The role emphasizes collaboration across internal teams and external auditors, with focus on waterfall models, fees calculations, and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with ledgers and financial statements.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
• Prepare workpapers including capital activity and income accruals.
• Update distribution waterfall models.
• Calculate management fees and provide schedules.
• Support year-end audit with internal and external teams.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid)

About the Role

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals
• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision
• Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules
• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements
• Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization

What Sets You Apart

• CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity
• Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization