Senior Fund Accountant, Private Credit

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant for a leading private credit firm in downtown Chicago. This hybrid role handles internal fund accounting, GAAP reporting, and collaboration with treasury and investor relations to keep funds compliant and well run.

You will maintain ledgers, prepare capital allocations, support investor reporting, and assist with audits. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, 3+ years in private equity or similar,

Qualifications

• 3+ years in private equity, leveraged finance, hedge funds, or public accounting (financial services).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support fund accounting & reporting across investment vehicles (US GAAP + partnership agreements).
• Maintain the general ledger and help streamline automated entries.
• Prepare capital allocation schedules, including complex incentive fee calcs.
• Support investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions.
• Partner with Treasury, Investor Relations, and Leadership on fund operations.
• Assist with financial statement prep and external audit support.

Skills

Private equity experience

Advanced Excel

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Workday

Access

Wall Street Office

Job description

My client, a leading Private Credit firm is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join their expanding team to handle internal fund accounting. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

What you'll do:

• Support fund accounting & reporting across investment vehicles (US GAAP + partnership agreements)
• Maintain the general ledger and help streamline automated entries
• Prepare capital allocation schedules, including complex incentive fee calcs
• Support investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions
• Partner with Treasury, Investor Relations, and Leadership on fund operations
• Assist with financial statement prep and external audit support

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 3+ years in private equity, leveraged finance, hedge funds, or public accounting (financial services)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Workday, Access, Wall Street Office, or similar a plus
• Comfortable using AI tools thoughtfully in daily work
• Excited to work in-office and help build a strong team culture