Accountant - Management Company

Position Overview

Our client, a global private equity and investment firm, is seeking an Accountant to join their team in New York, NY. Reporting to the Controller, this person will support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the management company. This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who wants to take ownership of core accounting functions while helping modernize processes through new technology and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounts payable process and lead efforts to streamline it through new technology and automation, ensuring all disbursements comply with firm policies


• Review daily cash activity, record cash receipts and disbursements, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations


• Support the month, quarter, and year-end close processes


• Record journal entries and prepare accounting workpapers, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset schedules


• Prepare intercompany and affiliate invoices, manage cost allocations across related entities, and keep receivables current


• Support the calculation, billing, and recording of management fees, and track related receivables


• Manage employee reimbursements and the firm's corporate card program


• Maintain vendor relationships, update vendor records, and prepare 1099s annually


• Assist with audits, tax support, and other ad-hoc examinations


• Develop expertise in firm systems, including NetSuite and Concur, and support users in Concur


• Partner with external support teams and consultants on system enhancements


• Prepare monthly financial analysis and reporting


• Support the management company team on key projects, analysis, and ad hoc requests

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience


• Strong background in general ledger accounting and accounts payable (AP)


• NetSuite or similar ERP experience


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred:

• CPA


• Previous Big 4 or large public accounting experience