Accounting Associate

New York, New York • $70,000 - $85,000

About the Company:

Our client, a leading publicly traded investment firm, is looking for an Accounting Associate to handle a large array of projects.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Associate will be accountable for fund accounting, financial reporting and operations.

The Accounting Associate must be detail-oriented, motivated and willing to ask questions to learn and grow in a diverse investment environment. This position will allow someone to become knowledgeable about the financial aspects of investment company accounting.

In addition, the Accounting Associate will be accountable for:

Trade input and settlement
Daily cash management and accounts payable
Oversight of third party sub-administrators, custodian and agent banks
Record retention and organization
Tracking and reconciling the investment portfolio
Producing key deliverables in the completion of quarterly and annual financial reporting
Efficient and effective communication with internal investment team, internal compliance team and external auditors
Communicating and maintaining relationships with vendors
The successful resolution of all inquiries/requests by agreed upon timelines
Responding to third party diligence requests
Ad hoc projects as assigned
Assist in preparing and reviewing periodic SEC filings

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in a financial accounting or reporting role.

Preferred attributes include;

A teamwork mentality
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
A commitment to meeting deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in the financial services industry or financial accounting

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