Fund Accounting Analyst (contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting Support: Assist with private equity and hedge fund accounting activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and investment data validation
• Financial Reporting: Prepare reports, notifications, worksheets, and supporting schedules for clients and internal business groups
• Reconciliations & Analysis: Perform reconciliations on holdings, accruals, trades, and cash balances while identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Database Maintenance: Update and maintain investment and market/fund databases with accuracy and timeliness
• Tax & Financial Statement Support: Assist with financial statement preparation and verification of tax-related reporting provided to the Tax Department
• Data Verification: Review and validate private equity and hedge fund data across multiple systems and reporting tools
• Operational Collaboration: Work closely with managers, mentors, and team members to support ongoing accounting operations and client deliverables
• Process Adherence: Follow established accounting procedures, controls, and operational workflows to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Continuous Learning: Participate in on-the-job training and develop expertise across fund accounting operations and reporting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with basic Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and Lookups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

• Internship or early-career experience in accounting, finance, or fund operations
• Exposure to Private Equity or Hedge Fund accounting environments
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, or investment operations
• Familiarity with accounting systems or fund accounting workflows