What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fund Accountant position at Harmer?
This individual will play a vital role in the Fund Accounting group, which handles the accounting and operations for various investment funds. This role involves assisting with the fund close process and reviewing investor statements, coordinating and interfacing with the Fund Administrator, generating internal and investor reports, managing cash, and assisting with audit and tax reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review monthly and quarterly close packages from the Fund Administrator, including P&L and cost/market value reconciliations
- Review investor allocations and capital activity, ensuring accurate presentation on investor statements
- Prepare quarterly close packages for underlying investment structures
- Coordinate investor capital calls and distributions with the Fund Administrator
- Provide documentation to the Fund Administrator for new and existing investments
- Handle wire and trade activity for investment funds
- Assist in quarterly investor reporting and ad hoc investor requests
- Coordinate with service providers and accounting teams for new and existing investments
- Support year-end tax and audit preparations
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and reporting as needed
- Maintain priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively
Requirements:
- B.S. in Accounting; CPA required
- 3 years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax-related fields (flexible based on experience)
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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