Senior Fund Accountant

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.

Our client, a mid-market Private Equity Investment company, is looking for an interim Senior Accountant. This position will handle general accounting, fund operations, financial and tax reporting, and treasury functions. This is a contract/consulting position with expected duration of 5-6 months. Company is located in Chicago, 3 days/wk hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations, account analysis, financial reports, and capital account balances.
• Maintain and produce monthly cash flow forecasts and statements for portfolio companies and other investments.
• Provide investment accounting support for data quality requirements and process enhancements to ensure appropriate GAAP accounting and reporting
• Review daily cash contributions and distributions for investment funds.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, tax returns, financial statements, or other reports.
• Research investments for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
• Perform frequent ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested.

• B.A. degree in Accounting
• 7-10 years of progressive Accounting experience
• General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
• Experience in Private Equity, Banking, REIT, or Investments industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

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