Credit Senior Accountant
Petra Funds Group · New York, United States · Yesterday
Accounting$130k–$180k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of senior secured, unitranche, and structured credit investments, including interest accrual, PIK/OID amortization, and fee income recognition.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and investor reporting for credit fund vehicles, in coordination with the third-party fund administrator.
- Monitor credit facility draws, borrowing base certificates, covenant compliance, and interest rate resets across the credit portfolio.
- Support cash management, capital call and distribution processing, and treasury operations across multiple credit fund entities and co-investment vehicles.
- Partner with deal teams and capital markets on the onboarding of new credit investments, ensuring accurate setup of new positions in accounting and portfolio monitoring systems.
- Lead or support the year-end audit process for credit vehicles, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and coordination with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Support NAV calculations, management fee computations, and waterfall mechanics for credit fund structures, partnering with the fund administrator as needed.
- Assist in enhancing accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support the continued growth of the credit platform.
- Respond to investor due diligence requests and support quarterly and annual investor reporting deliverables for the credit strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5–8+ years of accounting experience within a private credit, direct lending, or private equity credit platform, or a fund administrator serving similar clients.
- Strong understanding of loan-level accounting mechanics (PIK, OID, amortization schedules, unitranche and first lien/second lien structures).
- Experience coordinating year-end audits for private credit or private equity fund vehicles.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting or portfolio management systems (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue, or similar).
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, institutional environment.
- Big Four or national accounting firm audit background with private equity or private credit fund clients.
- Prior experience at a large-cap private equity firm's credit platform, BDC, or direct lending manager.
- Familiarity with government services, aerospace & defense, or technology-focused investment portfolios.
- Exposure to capital call/distribution mechanics, waterfall structures, and management fee/carry calculations at scale.
Pay
Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.
Benefits
- 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum.
- 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting.
- Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
- Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.