Senior Associate, Private Markets Accounting

SS&C Technologies; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies in Edina, MN, seeks a Senior Associate in Private Markets Fund Accounting. You will work on complex fund accounting for diverse investments, performing reconciliations, journal entries, and capital activity analyses, while supporting audits and client needs.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting, US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This hybrid position offers collaboration with industry professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with ledgers and workpapers.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
• Deliver high-quality work within tight reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain workpapers for capital activity and income/expense accruals.
• Update and manage distribution waterfall models.
• Calculate management fees and prepare schedules.
• Analyze investment structures and accounting impacts.
• Support year-end audit with internal and external teams.
• Build relationships with clients, counsel, auditors, and tax advisors.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Financial statements

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

attention to detail

team collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA and/or MBA (or progress toward certification)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Location: Edina, MN (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.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• 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

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