What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Management Company position at Coda Search│Staffing?
Position Overview
Our client, a global private equity and investment firm, is seeking an Accountant to join their team in New York, NY. Reporting to the Controller, this person will support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the management company. This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who wants to take ownership of core accounting functions while helping modernize processes through new technology and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the accounts payable process and lead efforts to streamline it through new technology and automation, ensuring all disbursements comply with firm policies
- Review daily cash activity, record cash receipts and disbursements, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Support the month, quarter, and year-end close processes
- Record journal entries and prepare accounting workpapers, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset schedules
- Prepare intercompany and affiliate invoices, manage cost allocations across related entities, and keep receivables current
- Support the calculation, billing, and recording of management fees, and track related receivables
- Manage employee reimbursements and the firm's corporate card program
- Maintain vendor relationships, update vendor records, and prepare 1099s annually
- Assist with audits, tax support, and other ad-hoc examinations
- Develop expertise in firm systems, including NetSuite and Concur, and support users in Concur
- Partner with external support teams and consultants on system enhancements
- Prepare monthly financial analysis and reporting
- Support the management company team on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience
- Strong background in general ledger accounting and accounts payable (AP)
- NetSuite or similar ERP experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred:
- CPA
- Previous Big 4 or large public accounting experience