Senior Associate, Fund Accounting – Private Markets & Hedge Funds

SS&C•Dublin, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate within Fund Accounting, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of alternative investment clients across a variety of fund structures and asset classes. This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in complex fund accounting, financial reporting, investment activity, and client service while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing accounting records, maintaining investor and investment activity, supporting financial statement preparation, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality client reporting. The role provides exposure to a broad range of alternative investment products, including private equity, private credit, real assets, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge, gain exposure to sophisticated investment structures, and advance their careers within a leading global provider of fund administration and financial services solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business field
2+ years’ experience in Accounting (hedge funds is a plus, not required)
Strong academic foundation in financial accounting, i.e. journal entries, cash transactions and reconciliations, non-cash activity, investment activity
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
Good written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude with a team player mentality and the ability to work independently
Good analytical skills and high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting alternative investment funds, including Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Hedge Funds, or similar investment structures.
Candidates with hedge fund accounting experience who are interested in transitioning to private markets are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform bank reconciliations, process journal entries for non-complex transactions, and prepare supporting financial schedules and reports
Post accounting entries to general ledger
Price the fund portfolios
Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis
Research internal differences between the accounting and trade entry systems
Issue P&L reports on a daily basis
Perform month-end close processes/financial statement preparation
Work with various products including equities, bonds, swaps, options, FX, mortgages, financing and futures