Senior Fund Accountant – Client Onboarding

Gen II Careers • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Fund Accountant – Client Onboarding Team will be responsible for leading key workstreams in the onboarding and historical data migration of new clients, with ownership of more complex reconciliations and conversions. This role involves preparing and self-reviewing financial data, validating imported information, and guiding fund accountants through day-to-day execution of assigned transition tasks. The position offers increased ownership of accounting workstreams, exposure to process improvement, and a bridge toward review and supervisory responsibilities in a project-based environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 2 years of fund accounting or fund administration experience, preferably in private equity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of private-equity fund structures, allocations, and partner capital accounting
• Effective communication and organizational abilities; able to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Prior transition, conversion, or onboarding experience preferred
• Experience with fund accounting systems (Intacct, Investran, Allvue, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Convert and reconcile historical accounting data from prior administrators or systems, including more complex or higher-risk fund and entity conversions
• Perform and self-review trial balance, capital account, and transaction reconciliations, ensuring accuracy prior to supervisor review
• Lead the setup and validation of funds, entity, and investor information in Gen II’s accounting systems
• Prepare and quality-check supporting schedules, workpapers, and financial statement tie-outs, including partner capital account information
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for reconciliation and data issues, escalating complex items to the Supervisor as needed
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to fund accountants, reviewing their work as assigned
• Maintain and monitor transition checklists, ensuring timely completion of deliverables across assigned clients

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training which will advance your skill set, both technically and personally
• Community that recognizes achievements, promotes from within
• Meaningful benefits which focus on your physical, mental and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

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