What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Robert Half?
Our client, is a leading provider of fund administration services in the United States is seeking an entry level fund accountant to join their growing team. The position offers competitive pay and bonus and hybrid schedule out of their Madison, NJ offices.
Unlike a traditional public accounting track, Fund Accounting allows you to sharpen your accounting skills while broadening your financial skills, preparing you for any number of dynamic future opportunities with the alternative investments sector, particularly those focused on Hedge, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, and Real Estate Funds. You will be able to maintain a healthy work/life balance with a projected 40–50-hour work week and our organizational structure is a flat, meritocracy which provides freedom for continuous growth and responsibility. For example, you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage internal workflows and client deadlines.
- Build client relationships & liaise with client personnel on a daily basis.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with investment professionals, investors, auditors, and banking personnel.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial work paper packages, including portfolio investment schedules, accruals, and partner capital allocations.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes for publication.
- Manage middle office responsibilities include capital call notice generation and processing, partner distributions, paying fund expenses and wire processing, and complex calculations of management and performance fees, including cash distribution waterfalls (e.g., carried interest and real estate JVs).
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Our client, is a leading provider of fund administration services in the United States is seeking an entry level fund accountant to join their growing team. The position offers competitive pay and bonus and hybrid schedule out of their Madison, NJ offices.
Unlike a traditional public accounting track, Fund Accounting allows you to sharpen your accounting skills while broadening your financial skills, preparing you for any number of dynamic future opportunities with the alternative investments sector, particularly those focused on Hedge, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, and Real Estate Funds. You will be able to maintain a healthy work/life balance with a projected 40–50-hour work week and our organizational structure is a flat, meritocracy which provides freedom for continuous growth and responsibility. For example, you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage internal workflows and client deadlines.
- Build client relationships & liaise with client personnel on a daily basis.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with investment professionals, investors, auditors, and banking personnel.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial work paper packages, including portfolio investment schedules, accruals, and partner capital allocations.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes for publication.
- Manage middle office responsibilities include capital call notice generation and processing, partner distributions, paying fund expenses and wire processing, and complex calculations of management and performance fees, including cash distribution waterfalls (e.g., carried interest and real estate JVs).
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
