Senior Fund Accounting Associate – Private Equity (SBIC)

Standish Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K

Flexible vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Standish Management, LLC, a provider of specialized fund administration services, is seeking an accounting assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and to prepare fund-level financial statements. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 1–2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, team-friendly work style.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, monitoring partner equity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a full-time role.
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus).
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families.
• Assist with semi-annual portfolio review process.
• Monitor compliance with partnership agreements.
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meetings.
• Determine cash needs and initiate capital calls.
• Distribute financials, K1s, capital calls and notices to Limited Partners.
• Perform special projects as requested by General Partners and Controllers.
• Interact with ad hoc limited partner requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Standish Management, LLC, a provider of specialized fund administration services, is seeking an accounting assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and to prepare fund-level financial statements. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 1–2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, team-friendly work style.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, monitoring partner equity, and