Senior Accountant

Description:

Our client is a leading financial technology firm seeking a Senior Accountant. The accountant will be primarily responsible for the accounting of various portfolios comprised of high profile investments and their associated operations. Looking for someone highly motivated, team player and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities: 

·         Maintain all financial data in the investment database

·         Post all journal entries and prepare monthly trial balance reports

·         Reconcile all cash received from investors and investments

·         Reconcile bank accounts

·         Calculate capital calls and distributions

·         Allocate income to partners in accordance with terms of partnership agreements

·         Prepare and issue quarterly financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP for each entity

·         Maintain and update investment data (number of shares, location of securities, country of origin)

·         Interact with clients and provide information as needed

Qualifications:  

·         2+ years related experience with an Accounting Degree (ideally 1-2 years public accounting experience).

·         Must be capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, able to handle pressure well, be self-motivated and detail oriented.

·         Strong Excel skills, analytical

·         Interest in the Private Equity space