Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

SS&C • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting works on complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments in a fast-paced environment. The role is responsible for accurate financial records and reporting, maintaining accounting workpapers, managing distribution waterfall models, calculating management fees, analyzing investment documentation, supporting year-end audits, and coordinating with clients and other stakeholders. The position is hybrid and is available in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Union, New Jersey; or New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence interacting across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA designation, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity.
• Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Deliver accurate work within tight reporting deadlines and take ownership of key deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain workpapers covering capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals.
• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models.
• Calculate management fees and prepare supporting schedules.
• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements.
• Support year-end audits in partnership with internal teams, clients, and external auditors.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to support timely delivery.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity
• Potential consideration for an annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based on individual and business performance and company discretion

What This Job Offers

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