Senior Fund Accountant, Robert Half

Senior Fund Accountant

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Chicago

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.

Job Responsibility:

Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Department’s function within the organization, the department’s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting
Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis
Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds
Reconcile the Fund’s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly
Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines
Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines
Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed
Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fund’s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns
Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds
Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines
Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed
Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc.
Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model
verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy
Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting
real estate experience preferred
CPA designation preferred
Ability to take ownership, manage, monitor and report on assigned tasks
Some knowledge of automated accounting systems and procedures
Prior tax return preparation knowledge preferred
Must be proficient with Microsoft word and Excel software programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals
Ability to produce accurate and timely information within defined deadlines
Possess excellent communication skills and the desire to learn, take on new projects, multi-task several projects at one time and advance current skills
Ability to work in an evolving team oriented environment

Nice to have:

real estate experience preferred
CPA designation preferred
Prior tax return preparation knowledge preferred

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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