What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Fund Accountant position at Indigo Beam Consulting?
Job Title: Private Equity Fund Accountant
Location: Onsite – Hackensack, New Jersey
Employment Type: 1099 or W2
Seniority Level : Associate
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or Review Monthly/Quarterly NAV packages
- Record/Review trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system
- Prepare/Review Processing of Capital Calls and Distributions
- Prepare/Review Allocation of Fund level profits and losses to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements in accordance to Fund Legal Documents
- Prepare/Review Calculation of Management Fees and Carried Interest
- Review and coordinate fund expense analysis and expense processing
- Review of various Fund Legal Documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements, Side Letters, and Private Placement Memorandums
- Interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to clients, auditors, and other groups within US Bank
- Supervise, train, and coach junior level new hires, including but not limited to providing technical and PC knowledge to them
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a business-related field or equivalent work experience
- 5 to 8 years of related experience, preferably in portfolio partnership accounting, finance or portfolio management
Preferred Skills / Experience
- Experience working at a Private Equity Fund Manager, Alternative Investment Manager, Fund Administrator, Custodian Bank and/or other financial institutions with relevant knowledge and experience
- Thorough knowledge in accounting reporting and analysis
- Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications