Real Assets, Fund Accounting & Administration, Senior Associate

State Street•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Associate will join the Private Equity and Real Assets Fund Services business unit of State Street’s Alternative Investment Services Group in Atlanta, GA. The team provides financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to private equity and real estate fund clients. The role focuses on preparing, analyzing, and reporting investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities, while coordinating with clients and business partners. The position also supports client service and special projects.

Requirements

College degree; accounting preferred.
At least 3 years of general ledger accounting or audit experience.
Advanced Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.

Nice To Haves

Fund accounting or public accounting experience.
CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification.
Experience leading verbal and written communications with internal and external clients at senior levels.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet client deliverables.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger for various fund entities.
Prepare supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules, and capital account allocations.
Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Analytically review monthly and quarterly investment and fund performance data.
Review and/or prepare capital calls, distributions, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare management, annual, and incentive fee calculations.
Prepare client correspondence.
Calculate waterfalls and capital account allocations.
Ensure compliance with legal documents.
Maintain working relationships with client contacts, auditors, tax professionals, lawyers, and banking personnel.
Participate in special projects as requested.
Communicate continuously with clients and business partners while managing multiple functions.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards, with exceptions for certain sales roles.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.