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Title: Sr Accountant, Private Equity@ Chicago, IL Terms of Hire: Full time. Salary: $ 75,000-$85,000 / YR + Benefits Job description: Department Overview: Private Capital Administration provides third-party clients with comprehensive administration, financial accounting, and investor reporting services for their funds. Fund products supported include venture capital, buyout, mezzanine, life sciences, secondaries, fund of funds.
Services include assistance with investment and divestment execution, investor drawdown and distributions, financial reporting and investor reporting. Job Description: Operates under general supervision but works on own most of the time. Candidate will serve on large and/or complex projects as requested.
Must be technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries while serving as a liaison to related areas. Have both broad and in-depth knowledge in chosen field, plus strong knowledge of related areas. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g.
direct interaction with committees and more senior management. Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative and communication and judgment skills. May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff.
Focus on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function while building towards becoming a stronger area expert. Major Duties: Responsible for performing a variety of accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties ensuring client and investor activity reporting is prepared and completed appropriately. Serves as a technical accounting expert without management responsibilities and is seen as a subject matter expert and key advisor on significant business/accounting decisions to team and partners.
Assists in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting. Prepares financial information for stockholders/investor reports. Researches and assists in interpreting the impact of recent accounting developments in the division.
Disseminates findings to manager and other partners involved. Communicates with partners to resolve discrepancies or provide assistance on accounting or disclosure issues. Conducts special analysis and projects as assigned and prepares reports of detailed findings for management review.
Helps train and monitor performance of team members, co-workers and client deliverables. Knowledge/Skills: This position is technical and service oriented. Knowledge of private equity accounting normally acquired through a four year degree program or related work experience is required to perform private equity administration, financial accounting and reporting duties.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory reporting usually acquired through related work experience is necessary to prepare reports. Analytical skills and problem solving skills are necessary to utilize financial data and prepare reports. The ideal candidate must have strong personal computer skills and be well acquainted with Microsoft Excel, as they are required to prepare financial reports and to utilize on-line and mainframe systems.
Experience with Investran preferred. Qualifications: 3-4 years of private equity accounting experience with a related business degree is a must with a minimum of 3 years client servicing or related experience. We are looking for individuals who have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility.
The ideal candidate will have a formal education in accounting and/or related business degree, CPA accreditation, understand the complexities of the private equity markets via their past work experience and have experience with Investran and MS Suite of Systems (Excel/Access/Word) (intermediate/advanced level). You Will Enjoy: An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way! Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions. Department: Scout This is a full time position
Title: Sr Accountant, Private Equity@ Chicago, IL Terms of Hire: Full time. Salary: $ 75,000-$85,000 / YR + Benefits Job description: Department Overview: Private Capital Administration provides third-party clients with comprehensive administration, financial accounting, and investor reporting services for their funds. Fund products supported include venture capital, buyout, mezzanine, life sciences, secondaries, fund of funds.
Services include assistance with investment and divestment execution, investor drawdown and distributions, financial reporting and investor reporting. Job Description: Operates under general supervision but works on own most of the time. Candidate will serve on large and/or complex projects as requested.
Must be technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries while serving as a liaison to related areas. Have both broad and in-depth knowledge in chosen field, plus strong knowledge of related areas. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g.
direct interaction with committees and more senior management. Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative and communication and judgment skills. May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff.
Focus on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function while building towards becoming a stronger area expert. Major Duties: Responsible for performing a variety of accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties ensuring client and investor activity reporting is prepared and completed appropriately. Serves as a technical accounting expert without management responsibilities and is seen as a subject matter expert and key advisor on significant business/accounting decisions to team and partners.
Assists in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting. Prepares financial information for stockholders/investor reports. Researches and assists in interpreting the impact of recent accounting developments in the division.
Disseminates findings to manager and other partners involved. Communicates with partners to resolve discrepancies or provide assistance on accounting or disclosure issues. Conducts special analysis and projects as assigned and prepares reports of detailed findings for management review.
Helps train and monitor performance of team members, co-workers and client deliverables. Knowledge/Skills: This position is technical and service oriented. Knowledge of private equity accounting normally acquired through a four year degree program or related work experience is required to perform private equity administration, financial accounting and reporting duties.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory reporting usually acquired through related work experience is necessary to prepare reports. Analytical skills and problem solving skills are necessary to utilize financial data and prepare reports. The ideal candidate must have strong personal computer skills and be well acquainted with Microsoft Excel, as they are required to prepare financial reports and to utilize on-line and mainframe systems.
Experience with Investran preferred. Qualifications: 3-4 years of private equity accounting experience with a related business degree is a must with a minimum of 3 years client servicing or related experience. We are looking for individuals who have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility.
The ideal candidate will have a formal education in accounting and/or related business degree, CPA accreditation, understand the complexities of the private equity markets via their past work experience and have experience with Investran and MS Suite of Systems (Excel/Access/Word) (intermediate/advanced level). You Will Enjoy: An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way! Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions. Department: Scout This is a full time position
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr Accountant| Private Equity |Chicago| IL position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.