Investment Partnerships Senior Accountant

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review monthly bank account reconciliations for firm and investment partnership activity, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies quickly.
• Review and analyze capital calls, distributions, and other fund transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely recording.
• Prepare supporting documentation for manual journal entries and collaborate with the Investment Partnerships team to ensure accurate posting.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial analyses (for investments allocated across multiple funds), schedules, and data used for annual financial statements.
• Support annual external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring timely completion of engagements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation and reporting processes, leveraging automation and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve efficiency and accuracy – and actively contribute to implementing those changes, with an eye toward downstream impacts across the team and broader finance function.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and enhancement of the Dynamo investment tracking platform and its financial modules.
• Mentor and support Staff Accountants by reviewing work and contributing to training and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in finance-related projects and perform ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance required, CPA certification is preferred; with 3+ years of accounting, finance, and/or audit experience, with experience in funds accounting in a fast-paced, demanding environment and a general understanding of the private equity industry.
• Experience in accounting for various types of entities including private equity funds and funds of funds.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and deliver clear insights.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and strong interpersonal abilities.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality work in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and confidently drive tasks to completion.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to process improvements and innovation within the team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage large datasets; familiarity with Elite 3E and Dynamo is a plus.

How to Apply

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