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Senior Fund Accountant
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$90,000 – $97,000 / year
Location:
Pikesville, MD, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
19 October 2026
What they need
This position will be responsible for fund-level accounting, month-end and quarter-end close, investor reporting, capital activity, and coordination with auditors and other third-party partners.
The ideal candidate has strong fund accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities across multiple investment entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for assigned funds and related investment entities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balances, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain fund-level general ledgers and ensure accurate recording of investment activity.
- Calculate and record capital calls, distributions, management fees, and other fund activity.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP .
- Support investor reporting, including capital account statements and related schedules.
- Assist with partnership accounting, including allocations of income, expenses, gains, and losses.
- Prepare and review cash and investment reconciliations.
- Support NAV calculations and review underlying fund activity for accuracy.
- Coordinate with fund administrators, investment teams, auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
- Provide schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits and tax filings.
- Monitor cash activity and assist with treasury-related functions as needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple funds, entities, and investment structures.
- Assist with process improvements, system enhancements, and development of accounting controls.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 3–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably within private equity, real estate, private credit, asset management, or another investment environment.
- Direct fund accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, partnership accounting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and fund-level accounting.
- Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with complex schedules and reconciliations.
- Experience with fund accounting or investment management systems is preferred.
- CPA or CPA progress is a plus, but not required.
Preferred Background
- Private equity, real estate investment, private credit, or alternative asset management experience.
- Experience working with multiple funds, legal entities, or complex investment structures.
- Familiarity with systems such as Juniper Square, Investran, eFront, Allvue, or similar platforms.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid holidays
3 weeks PTO
Paid sick leave
Life and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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