BDC Accounting Analyst

Sixth Street•New York, NY

54d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The BDC Accounting Analyst will join a dedicated team responsible for fund accounting, corporate finance, financial reporting, and investor relations functions for two Business Development Companies: Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (a publicly traded BDC) and Sixth Street Lending Partners (a private BDC). The role supports accounting and reporting activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, including investment activity, cash reconciliations, administrator oversight, SEC filings, audits, and compliance reporting. It also contributes to maintaining effective internal controls and business processes and to resolving accounting and reporting issues.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices.
Be detail-oriented, responsible, and proactive.
Be deadline-oriented to meet time-sensitive regulatory and contractual requirements.
Be adept at problem solving.
Have the confidence to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of issues and provide solutions.
Be self-motivated and willing to work in a team environment.
Have attention to detail and be able to focus on multiple demands and deliverables.
Have a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification, such as CPA or equivalent.
Ideally, 2 to 5 years of accounting experience in a combination of public accounting, debt investments, fund administration, or another private equity or investment management firm.
Familiarity with Advent Geneva, other general ledger systems, business development companies, bank loans, or fund administration.

Responsibilities

Book investment activity in the internal accounting system, Advent Geneva.
Reconcile cash activity between the internal accounting system and the administrator, State Street.
Assist in overseeing accounting functions performed by the administrator.
Assist with accounting responsibilities within monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
Assist with producing and reviewing quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
Gather information for financial statement and SOX audit requests and research questions from auditors.
Assist with preparing compliance reports, including credit facility and BDC/RIC reports.
Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes.
Identify and help resolve critical accounting and reporting issues.
Interface as necessary with external auditors, internal auditors, and service providers.