Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting (Fund Administration)

IQ-EQ • Iselin, NJ

15h • $72,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry, under the guidance of experienced industry veterans. The position facilitates the company's service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing key financial tasks. The Senior Associate will support client leads across multiple Private Equity funds in diverse industries, collaborate with the team to meet client expectations, and apply understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial tasks such as journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models, as well as managing audits, year-end processes, and onboarding new team members, while also identifying opportunities for operational efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Effective, professional communication in all interactions.
• Ability to collaborate well in team environments.
• Ability to provide and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Investran.

Responsibilities

• Support IQEQ client leads across multiple Private Equity funds in diverse industries.
• Collaborate with manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time.
• Apply understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance.
• Prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models.
• Manage audits, year-end processes, assist with onboarding new team members, and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks of PTO that increases over time).
• Sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health support.
• Additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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