Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A boutique Private Equity firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their team in downtown Chicago. This role entails handling internal fund accounting with responsibilities such as preparing financial statements and assisting with audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2–6 years of relevant experience in financial services. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, operating on a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–6 years of experience in financial services, fund administration, or public accounting.
• Experience with Private Equity, Private Credit, Venture Capital, or Hedge Funds is essential.
• 2–6 years in financial services, fund administration, or public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, processing investments and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support the quarterly close process.
• Assist with internal financial audits.
• Calculate capital calls and distributions.
• Interact with investment teams and prepare investor correspondence.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Financial Statement Preparation

Internal Audits

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Fund Accountant – Private Equity at Oliver James

A boutique Private Equity firm is looking for a Fund Accountant to join an expanding team handling internal fund accounting. The role is based on a hybrid schedule in downtown Chicago, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements processing investments and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing and supporting the quarterly close process
• Assisting with internal financial audits
• Calculating capital calls and distributions
• Interacting with investment teams and preparing investor correspondence when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus
• Experience with Private Equity, Private Credit, Venture Capital, or Hedge Funds is necessary
• At least 2–6 years of experience in the financial services industry, fund administration, or public accounting firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

For more information, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] directly.

Seniority Level

Mid–Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance