Associate, Private Markets/Real Assets Accounting

SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees across 35 countries. Over 20,000 organizations rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology in managing complex operations.

About The Role

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll collaborate with top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results.

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and healthcare operations. You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, tackling real-world operational challenges in large-scale enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals.
• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision.
• Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules.
• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements.
• Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification).
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity.
• Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts.

Pay

New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $60,000 USD to $120,000 USD. In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based on individual and business performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.