Senior Fund Accountant

Confidential - Job Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional firm in Los Angeles seeks a strategic and tech-savvy Fund Accountant. This hybrid role involves overseeing financial reporting, maintaining budgets, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s in accounting, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. This position offers a unique growth opportunity within a collaborative environment and candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 1+ years at a Big 4 firm.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration and financial presentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for the fund.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with accuracy.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, providing detailed analysis.

Skills

Accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a strategic and tech-savvy accountant ready for their next challenge and growth opportunity? Our client, a well renowned and leading professional firm based in Los Angeles is looking for a Fund Accountant to join their tight-knit team and help lead the team in partnership with the leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role at a company that promotes from within. This position is hybrid onsite 4 days in the West LA area.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) for the fund.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial data and compliance with accounting policies.
• Financial Record Maintenance: Accurately record daily transactions and corporate actions related to fund activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets, analyze variances, and provide detailed financial insights to support decision-making and cost control.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial policies, and industry standards. Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax-related activities.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy, including leveraging new accounting technologies and automation tools.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience and 1+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate across departments and present financial insights to leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Highly analytical with excellent organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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