Gen II Fund Services is one of the largest global independent private equity fund administrators, and they are seeking an Accountant to join its Management Company services department. The role involves managing multiple accounting projects, performing cash transaction processing, payroll accounting, and assisting with financial statement preparation for private equity sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Perform cash transaction processing and accounting including bank reconciliations
- Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense accounting
- Perform payroll accounting including reconciliations to payroll provider records
- Participate in the accounts payable process in including invoice and journal entry review in partnership with accounts payable team
- Assist senior team members with the completion of the monthly accounting cycle including journal entry preparation for expense accruals, equity-related activities and other transactions
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures and workpaper creation
- Assist with the annual Form 1099 process
- Assist with new client set-up
- Complete “ad-hoc” and special projects as needed
- Liaise with client’s third-party auditors and tax accountants
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 1-3 years of experience, preferably in public accounting and/or in the financial services sector
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to design spreadsheets
- Possess solid Excel skills
- Ensure accuracy of financial books and records
- Analytic thinker and problem solver. Offer solutions and recommendations to management team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Heightened attention to detail, highly organized and efficient
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated individual with excellent inter-personal skills
- Solid understanding of accounting theory and willingness to learn
- Works well in a collaborative environment
- Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
Company Overview
Gen II Fund Services provides highly customized, client-centric accounting and administrative services to the private equity industry. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.gen2fund.com.