Senior Accounting Associate - Fund Administration

Whitley Penn•University Park, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for its Client Accounting & Advisory Services – Fund Administration (CAAS-FA) team. The team provides outsourced accounting solutions to investment fund clients. This fully in-office role supports client operations and fund accounting, with a general schedule of Monday through Friday, eight hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Overtime may be needed. The position is based in Dallas or Fort Worth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Experience preparing financial statements.
Proficiency with Excel.
Be detail-oriented, hardworking, and a team player eager to grow.
Have strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Be interested in advancing a career as the team expands.

Nice To Haves

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

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 4th and year end.
20 days of PTO.
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.