Fund Administration Accounting Senior Associate

Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn is hiring a Senior Accounting Associate for its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) Fund Administration team. The team provides outsourced accounting solutions to investment fund clients. This role supports client operations and financial reporting through fund accounting, preparation of schedules and reports, and assistance with accounting tasks that promote compliance and efficiency.

The position is full-time and exempt, based in the Dallas or Fort Worth office, and fully in-office. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; overtime may be needed. Whitley Penn describes its culture as collaborative, open-door, entrepreneurial, and focused on learning, innovation, and shared knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements required.
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Detail-oriented, hard-working team player eager to grow with the firm.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Desire to advance a career as the team expands.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA eligibility or license preferred.
• Fund Accounting and Administration experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, and Juniper Square preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client fund accounting functions, including tracking and recording cash transactions.
• Prepare and maintain support schedules and roll-forward reports.
• Draft and review fund financial statements and investor reporting packages.
• Assist with accounting tasks that support compliance and efficiency.

Benefits

• Firm-paid medical insurance, including free employee-only coverage on two of three plans.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• 17 annual firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4 and year-end.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Firm-paid Becker CPA Review Course and reimbursement for exam fees.
• Health and wellness program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior