What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at bracebridgecapital?
Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a leading hedge fund manager with approximately $12 billion of net assets under management. The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity, interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.
Approximately 160 employees operate from our office located in Boston’s historic Back Bay. The entrepreneurial and collaborative culture at Bracebridge rewards and supports motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals. We believe our firm’s greatest asset is the people who work here.
Bracebridge Capital is in search of a Staff Accountant that will have a wide range of duties relating to the Management Company.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Handle accounts payable entry and payments
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Assist the team with month-end close
- Perform monthly reconciliations to balance sheet and income accounts
- Support with the annual audits
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Prepare ad hoc reports
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general ledger maintenance, month and year-end close, reconciliation and journal entries
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and deliver high quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment
- Approach all aspects of responsibilities with the highest level of discretion and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus
