Senior Fund Accountant

Colvin Resources Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colvin Resources Group is seeking two detail-oriented Fund Senior Accountants to join our fund accounting team. You will manage full-cycle accounting for approximately 29 funds, including flagship funds, royalty funds, energy transition investments, and co-investment structures.

Reporting to the Fund Controller, the Fund Senior Accountants will support quarterly closes, capital calls and distributions, and preparing schedules for audits and investor tax reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant fund accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and capital calls/distributions.
• Experience with quarter-end close processes, audits, and investor tax reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Investran experience a plus.
• CPA certification is preferred and automation/AI interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting and Month-End/Quarter-End Close: record journal entries and maintain ledgers.
• Support quarter-end close activities and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger in Investran with accurate transactions.
• Capital Calls and Distributions: process entries with investor allocations and notices.
• Prepare investor notices and distribute communications via investor portal; initiate wire payments.
• Monitor, reconcile and record cash activity related to funds.
• Audit and Tax Support: prepare schedules for audits and investor tax reporting.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Investran

Excel

Job description

We are seeking two detail-oriented and motivated Fund Senior Accountants to join our fund accounting team. These professionals will be responsible for full-cycle fund accounting for assigned investment vehicles across approximately 29 funds, including flagship funds, royalty funds, energy transition investments, and co-investment structures.

Reporting to the Fund Controller, the Fund Senior Accountants will play an integral role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting quarterly close activities, managing capital calls and distributions, and preparing schedules for annual audits and investor tax reporting. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in fund accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting and Month-End/Quarter-End Close
• Prepare and record journal entries for assigned fund entities.
• Support quarter-end close activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger within Investran and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Capital Calls and Distributions
• Support the full capital call and distribution process, including preparing and recording journal entries with investor-level allocations.
• Prepare investor notices and distribute communications through the investor portal.
• Initiate distribution wire payments through the banking platform.
• Monitor, reconcile, and record related cash activity.
• Audit and Tax Support
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for annual financial statement audits.
• Assist with investor tax reporting requirements and related deliverables.
• Maintain organized, accurate accounting records to support compliance and reporting deadlines.
• Financial Reporting and Process Improvement
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from teams across the firm.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to streamline workflows where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, either on the fund administrator or general partner (GP) side, or in public accounting audit serving private equity fund clients.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, capital calls, distributions, and investor-level allocations.
• Experience supporting quarter-end close processes, annual audits, and investor tax reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Investran is a plus.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience adopting automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional with hands‑on fund accounting experience, a solid understanding of private equity fund operations, and the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast‑paced investment environment, and eager to contribute to ongoing process improvements.