What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fund Accountant position at Brilliant®?
Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL - On Site
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,00 DOE Bonus
Benefits: Excellent benefits including full medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO
About The Company
Join a premier, growing Private Equity Firm as a Private Equity Fund Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your Public Accounting or Private Equity Fund Accounting experience while contributing to a dynamic team. Work closely with the CFO, Fund Controller, and fellow colleagues as an integral part of the finance and accounting team.
About The Role
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to a quarterly close schedule.
- Prepare books and records of private equity funds, including processing of investment, cash, accrual and capital transactions for funds.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Calculate bench marks and rate of returns.
- Preparation of reconciling activity and balances to third party information; ensuring proper recording of valuations; calculating capital calls and distributions; preparing investor notices; and preparing quarterly financial statements and investor capital accounts.
Requirements
- 2-6 years experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting or Venture Capital Fund Accounting, Fund of Funds or Public Accounting.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting - CPA strongly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Excel
- Big Four and Private Equity experience is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal daily interaction from management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive mindset that questions and improves existing processes.
- Eager to roll up your sleeves, learn and grow with this expanding private equity firm.
