Senior Fund Accountant – Real Estate Private Equity

EisnerAmper • Elgin, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG), which is the largest real estate private equity fund administrator by funds administered. The role requires strong technical accounting skills and thrives in a growing environment, providing clients with exceptional services. EisnerAmper emphasizes a culture that values innovation, impact, work-life balance, and diversity. The RESIG team has over 20 years of experience in the real estate fund administration world, focusing on medium- to large-sized funds across all asset classes. They pride themselves on fostering an environment of continuing education and enabling employees to take on new responsibilities and become business leaders. EA RESIG employees are empowered to grow professionally and advance in their careers, serving as strategic partners to clients throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting and/or assurance serving Financial Services clients (hedge funds, private equity, or other alternative asset managers strongly preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at a public accounting firm
• CPA or parts passed towards completion
• Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field
• Experience using Yardi and/or MRI

Responsibilities

• Contribute toward a team covering one or more client relationships
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, including but not limited to, Balance Sheet, Statement of Investments, Statement of Operations, Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to Financial Statements
• Prepare general ledger and work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income, and expense accruals, etc.
• Prepare Partner Capital reports including Partner P&L
• Prepare and calculate monthly interest accruals, management fees and capital allocations
• Calculate capital call and distribution notices, sources/uses of cash, and investor notices
• Reconcile cash balances daily for multiple accounts
• Calculate quarter end final and estimated NAVs
• Support the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client, and auditors
• Train and mentor junior staff

Benefits

• Flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• Culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
• Continuing education
• Enabling employees to take on new responsibilities and become business leaders

What This Job Offers

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