Accounting Associate (Hedge Fund)

Job Description:

Our client, a well established hedge fund, is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team!

Responsibilities include assisting with quarter and year-end close, maintaining the general ledger, processing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with year-end audits. The ideal candidate will come with at least four years' experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting, preferably for an asset management firm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, etc.
• Perform and review general ledger functions to assist with monthly accounting activity and closings.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to general ledger, and may review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare and post entries to general ledger accounts and to document business transactions.
• Prepare reports on a monthly basis, including forecasts, operation expense reports and others.
• Other ad hoc requests as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office application; especially Excel
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize results
• 1–2 years’ experience Public Accounting Experience a plus

Compensation:

• $100,000 - $125,000