Senior Fund Accountant

Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL - On Site

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,00 DOE + Bonus

Benefits: Excellent benefits including full medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO

About the Company:

Join a premier, growing Private Equity Firm as a Private Equity Fund Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your Private Equity Fund Accounting experience while contributing to a dynamic team. Work closely with the CFO, Controller, and fellow colleagues in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to a quarterly close schedule.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare books and records of private equity funds, including processing of investment, cash, accrual and capital transactions for funds.
• Calculate bench marks and rate of returns.
• Preparation of reconciling activity and balances to third party information; ensuring proper recording of valuations; calculating capital calls and distributions; preparing investor notices; and preparing quarterly financial statements and investor capital accounts.

Requirements

• 2-6 years experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting or Venture Capital Fund Accounting, Fund of Funds or Public Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting - CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel 
• Big Four and Private Equity experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal daily interaction from management. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset that questions and improves existing processes.
• Eager to roll up your sleeves, learn and grow with this expanding private equity firm.

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