Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Fund Accountant – Private Equity

Location – Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid)

The Fund Accountant position is a newly created opportunity to join an industry leading global venture capital and private equity investment firm headquartered in the Owings Mills, MD area outside of Baltimore. As a key member of the company’s fund accounting administration division, this individual will be responsible for financial reporting for several investment funds both in-house and for associated partnerships. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with public accounting looking to pivot into an internal private equity role and will offer a competitive compensation package in the $100,000 to $115,000 range plus excellent benefits and career mobility. In addition to growth and market leadership, the company is known for providing an entrepreneurial atmosphere within a rewarding team culture. The company is currently working in a hybrid remote flexible work schedule 2 days in the office per week.

Fund Accountant - Job Description

• Prepare weekly accounting schedules
• Prepare monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly financial statements
• Prepare schedules for the annual audit and interact with auditors for year-end audit
• Assist in managing cash flow needs
• Assist in preparation of fund communications for our investors, including Limited Partner requests including distribution and Capital Call Notifications, assist in quarterly reports, assist with K-1 and tax related forms, assist with LP Transfers
• Maintain financing document files, general ledgers, partner database
• Create and maintain an effective control environment
• Assist in file maintenance/organization and other administrative tasks
• Various other tasks, projects and deadlines that arise in relation to above

Fund Accountant - Job Requirements

• 2 or more years of professional experience within public accounting or related internal fund accounting experience.
• Industry exposure in private equity or venture capital preferred either through public accounting or direct fund accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA preferred.
• Working experience with GAAP
• Ability to work in office 2-3 days per week