Senior Fund Accountant

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled Real Estate Fund Accountant to join our growing team in Florida. You will prepare financial statements for investment funds, perform GL accounting, and manage capital calls, distributions, and fees in line with partnership agreements.

You will collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, and legal teams, support investor reporting, and coordinate year-end audits. Strong GAAP knowledge, 2–5 years’ fund accounting experience, and proficiency in Yardi and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of partnership/fund accounting principles and real estate investment structures.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Yardi or similar) and Excel.
• Familiarity with GAAP, fair value accounting, and real estate valuation concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across departments and with investors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned real estate investment funds.
• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for fund-level entities.
• Record capital calls, distributions, and management fees in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Assist with investor reporting, including capital account statements and performance metrics.
• Coordinate year-end audits and tax return preparation with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Monitor fund cash flows, bank reconciliations, and investment activity to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track and maintain waterfall models, promote calculations, and carried interest allocations.
• Collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, and legal teams on transaction-related accounting matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Whitecap Search is looking for a talented individual to become part of a dynamic and expanding real estate investment firm. The firm is dedicated to acquiring, managing, and developing commercial and residential real estate assets across the U.S. Key attributes of the firm include:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture
• Commitment to delivering superior returns to investors
• Focus on financial reporting and compliance
• Engagement with cross-functional teams
• Emphasis on accurate and timely financial management

Function

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned real estate investment funds.
• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for fund-level entities.
• Record capital calls, distributions, and management fees in accordance with partnership agreements.
• Assist with investor reporting, including capital account statements and performance metrics.
• Coordinate year-end audits and tax return preparation with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Monitor fund cash flows, bank reconciliations, and investment activity to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track and maintain waterfall models, promote calculations, and carried interest allocations.
• Collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, and legal teams on transaction-related accounting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of partnership/fund accounting principles and real estate investment structures.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Yardi or similar) and Excel.
• Familiarity with GAAP, fair value accounting, and real estate valuation concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across departments and with investors.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.