Private Equity Senior Accountant II at Mitchell Martin

Our client, an Fund Solutions provides investment firms with customizable, full-service administration, accounting, is seeking a Private Equity Senior Accountant II

Location : Clifton Park, NY
Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

• This position requires a mastery of complex private equity accounting skills, the ability to oversee the
• complete financial reporting and capital call/distribution process and direct oversight of Staff
• Accountant I, II (Fund) and Senior Accountant I (Fund) associates. This position serves as a resource
• to other members of the team, in addition to Management, providing guidance, training and additional
• support as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and oversee journal entries and maintenance of general ledger;
• Review and oversee quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to management approval;
• Review and oversee quarterly and annual financial statements prior to management approval;
• Review and oversee capital calls and distributions prior to management approval;
• Coordinate the delivery of capital call and distributions notices to clients and the investors;
• Review and oversee correspondence with client investors to address inquires as needed;
• Communicate with clients to establish deadlines for quarterly and annual deliverables in
• accordance with clients' LPA requirements;
• Review team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign off (as necessary);
• Prepare/review complex waterfall calculations and management fee calculations;
• Assist in the development and training of new team members as required;
• Coordination and completion of special projects as directed by the client requests and as
• directed by management;
• Assist and oversee new client onboarding;
• Manage client's expectations and oversee deliverable deadlines;

PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND ADMINISTRATION:

• Ability to multi-task between different tasks, clients and internal demands throughout the day;
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal
• company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional
• development opportunities and;
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skillset including use of Excel and other software utilized by the Fund Team;
• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter when advising clients on various client questions or concerns;
• Consistent resource for other team members with regard to technical questions or questions pertaining to team processes and procedures;
• Assist management with ongoing team trainings while providing suggestions or input as to
• the continued training opportunities needed on both the team and company level;
• Provide daily leadership across the team and minimal supervisory assistance as needed in the
• absence of management.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the
• ability to exercise good judgment in selecting and interpreting information;
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain
• strong client relationships;
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the
• performance of duties;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of another team
• members as needed;
• Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other
• financial systems;
• Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and
• assistance as needed;
• Ability to understand and conduct moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis;
• preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting;
• Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 5+ years' (relevant) experience in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred;
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field;
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in accounting or related field strongly preferred;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Investran or other partnership
• accounting software a plus;
• Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving
• skills required;
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral
• communication with current and potential clients and;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple teams and individual
• priorities and deadlines.

Must haves:

• Private Equity Accounting
• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Experience with Distributions, Capital Calls and Waterfalls
• Excel, Investran

Salary/Rate : TBD based on location

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