Supervisor Accountant – Management Company Services

Gen II Careers•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gen II is seeking a Supervisor Accountant to join its Management Company services department. This role requires a detailed and organized individual with the ability to manage several accounting projects simultaneously in a timely manner. The role will be assigned to multiple private equity sponsors supporting the financial accounting and reporting requirements of their management companies. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining Gen II’s standard of technical excellence, client service, and operational integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
5+ years Business Accounting experience, ideally within a Management Company function.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to design spreadsheets.
Possess solid Excel skills.
Ensure accuracy of financial books and records.
Analytic thinker and problem solver.
Offer solutions and recommendations to management team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Heightened attention to detail, highly organized and efficient.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
Solid understanding of accounting theory and willingness to learn.
Works well in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an outsourced accounting provider, private equity management company, private equity fund administrator, or similar client facing accounting role is a plus.
Experience with Sage Intacct a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform cash transaction processing and accounting including bank reconciliations.
Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense accounting.
Perform payroll accounting including reconciliations to payroll provider records.
Participate in the accounts payable process in including invoice and journal entry review in partnership with accounts payable team.
Contribute towards the completion of the monthly accounting cycle including journal entry preparation for expense accruals, equity-related activities, and other transactions.
Prepare financial statements, footnote disclosures and workpaper creation.
Routine interface with the client’s finance team including the CFO and Controller
Assist with the annual Form 1099 process.
Assist with new client set-up.
Complete “ad-hoc” and special projects as needed.
Liaise with client’s third-party auditors and tax accountants.