Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The hiring client is a private investment firm with investments across venture capital, private equity, and real estate. The Staff Fund Accountant supports day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including investor reporting, transaction activity, and investment operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accounting activities
- Perform account and bank reconciliations
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Support accounting and recordkeeping for investment entities
- Prepare and coordinate wire and payment activity within established internal controls
- Assist with investor statements, reporting, and documentation requests
- Respond professionally to routine investor inquiries
- Support K-1 documentation and related investor requests
- Assist with investment and transaction closing activities
- Support audit, tax, filing, and regulatory processes
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc accounting and investment operations needs
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, systems, and automation
Skills
- Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts
- Exposure to reconciliations, general ledger accounting, month-end close, AP/cash activity, or financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred
- Approximately 1-3 years of accounting or related financial experience preferred
- Recent graduates with strong, hands-on internship experience will also be considered
- Fund accounting, investment accounting, private equity, venture capital, or fund administration experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement for candidates located within the greater Washington, DC / Northern Virginia / DMV area
- Periodic opportunities for in-person meetings, team events, and collaboration
Company Overview
Company H1B Sponsorship