PEF SERVICES LLC Fund Accountant Salary in the United States

Company background:

PEF Services is a team of dedicated, experienced and passionate professionals driving change in the world of fund administration.  We’re located in West Orange, New Jersey.  We’re recognized as the leading fund administrator for small to mid-size private capital funds, helping companies transform the back office into a center of excellence through our expertise and industry-leading technology solutions.

We attract and retain the best and brightest in our field. We offer meaningful work, flexibility for work/life balance with opportunities for growth. We hire top practitioners who have held senior roles in finance, audit, and accounting environments, and we ensure our clients have direct access to their expertise and insight at all times. 

Position Overview:
PEF is seeking a Fund Accountant with 1-2 years accounting experience . The candidate will manage multiple client deliverables ensuring superior client service. These deliverables will include fund administration services provided to private capital funds.

• Prepare and review bookkeeping and accounting records

• Prepare support schedules for books and records (accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.)

• Prepare financial statements and support schedules (GAAP & other basis)

• SBA compliance reporting, including SBA Form 468 preparation

• Prepare capital call & distribution calculations and prepare & distribute letters

• Investor reporting

• Daily client interaction

• Reporting to multiple managers

• Internal responsibilities (filing, status reports, time tracking, etc.)

Who We Want:

We support the entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging each employee to take personal ownership and accountability for their work. Our management team encourages all team members to contribute ideas to enhance each process and solution.

• Eagerness to learn and hold an Accounting degree or equivalent experience
• Someone who is technologically savvy (Advanced Excel skills [VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges]) (Knowledge of Investran and QuickBooks preferred)
• Teammates - Someone who will listen to new ideas, share with others, and work together to grow the company.
• Leaders - Those who can take charge when needed, and be confident in the work being performed
• Those who have professional verbal and written communication skills
• A person who pays close attention to detail and strong organizational skills

What We Offer:

In addition to work experience, we offer a positive culture - fun lunches, team events and community involvement add to our culture of inclusion. All of this allows us to deliver exceptional service, experience low turnover, and retain an experienced professional staff.  As a values-driven organization, we believe in making the world a better place. We support national and local charities, and volunteer our time to help the less fortunate in our local area.

Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary and offer a strong benefits package that includes health insurance, dental/vision, 401(k) plan & profit sharing plan, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We also have a strong emphasis on professional training, including webinars, “lunch and learn” in house sessions and excel training