Staff Accountant

Manhattan West Enterprise Company LLC • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a key member of our team. The Staff Accountant maintains general ledgers, prepares analyses and reports, and is responsible for supporting the closing process, financial reporting, and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least two (2) years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Nice To Haves

• Effective problem solving, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Aptitude for complex and challenging subject matter
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, adherence to due dates and deadlines
• Knowledge regarding how to manage a process while having an eye for improvements
• A self-motivated and results-driven personality
• The desire to be a part of an exceptional team in a forward-thinking environment
• Willingness to help where needed and a desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for monthly bank statements, monthly reconciliation of all cash accounts
• Enter journal entries and maintain the books and records of the fund or special purpose vehicles
• Monitor and reconcile accounts (including intercompany transactions), and correct discrepancies
• Preparing accounting information for internal reporting, regulatory and tax filings
• Prepare and calculate investor equity allocation schedules, including NAV by investor
• Calculating management fees & other performance fees
• Prepare weekly payment runs and submit wires for approval, as needed
• Assist with related ad hoc duties and projects, as needed
• Updating information with vendors and third parties
• Prepare periodic, year-end, quarterly, and regulatory reports, manage audits and review other fund-related reports
• Liaise with various external and internal parties (e.g., fund managers, third-party fund administrators, external auditors, tax providers, operations, etc.) in the day-to-day accounting of the fund and other custom reporting and projects for specific investor needs
• Assist the rest of team with financial, administrative, analysis and other additional tasks as they arise and any other duties which are reasonable and consistent with this position may be assigned to you from time to time

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan + match
• Stock market holidays + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Other fringe benefits as are made available to other similarly situated employees

What This Job Offers

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