Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity
StepStone Group•San Diego, CA
•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Fund Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting and financial statements of the Company’s fund partnership vehicles. In this position, the Senior Fund Accountant will work with a team of accountants and various fund administrators. The Senior Fund Accountant will also work closely with the Fund Accounting Treasury and Operations teams along with the Investment Operations team.
Requirements
- Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in accounting
- Two to four years of private equity partnership or real estate fund accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel experience
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
- Previous experience with Real Estate accounting, Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157)
Responsibilities
- Review calculations of investor cash flow activity including capital call and distribution notices
- Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections
- Review management and performance fees
- Assist in the review of the quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS
- Assist in the review of quarterly performance reporting
- Review workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit
- Review partner allocations and capital account statements
- Support the investment team in the closing of transactions, including responding to information requests, review of allocations, review of reporting requirements and other support and analysis as needed
- Support various fund administrators and coordinate delivery of required reporting
- Understand partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics
- Correspond with Corporate Accounting / General Partners regarding accounting/reporting questions, or comments
- Review distribution waterfalls and carried interest
- Respond to investor requests in a professional and timely manner
- Assist tax department with Fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments
- Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Benefits
- The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
