Financial Reporting Accountant

Our client, a leading financial services organization, is looking to hire a Financial Reporting Accountant for a 6-month W2 contract position.

Financial Reporting Accountant – 6-Month Contract

Job Type: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $40–$46/hour on W2

Location: Hackensack, NJ – Hybrid

Open To: Candidates in New York City/Wall Street and New Jersey locations who are able to work hybrid in Hackensack, NJ

Job Description

The Financial Reporting Accountant will work as part of a team providing accounting, financial reporting, administration, and investor servicing support to investment companies and investment advisers. The role will support alternative investment clients, including hedge funds, private equity funds, CLOs, and similar investment vehicles.

The position will be responsible for reviewing accounting and financial statement information, supporting financial and regulatory reporting, resolving accounting issues, and assisting with complex accounting and reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting activities for investment companies and advisers.
• Review accounting and financial statement information for accuracy and completeness.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciliation items.
• Assist with the accounting treatment and setup of unusual or complex investment types.
• Support the setup and processing of complex expense, management fee, and incentive/performance fee calculations.
• Review and provide accounting documentation and information for audit and tax reviews.
• Identify potential accounting and risk-related issues and assist with implementing appropriate solutions.
• Act as a point of contact for accounting-related questions and help resolve client issues.
• Work collaboratively with team members and provide guidance/review support to less experienced staff.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting principles and procedures.
• Assist with process improvements and changes based on client and business requirements.
• Utilize financial reporting and accounting systems to support daily activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in the alternative investments industry, including experience with a fund, fund administrator, investment company, or public accounting firm.
• Candidates from Big Four or midsize public accounting firms should have experience performing audits of alternative investment funds, such as hedge funds or private equity funds.
• Knowledge of portfolio accounting and the investment management industry.
• Experience with financial reporting, financial statements, accounting reconciliations, and general accounting principles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Advent or similar investment accounting applications.
• Experience with the Confluence financial reporting platform.
• Experience with hedge funds, private equity funds, CLOs, or other alternative investment products.
• Knowledge of management fees, incentive/performance fees, fund expenses, and related calculations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide guidance to junior team members.
• CPA is preferred but not required.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.