Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Standish Management, LLC is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to handle accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties for accounts payable and receivable
- Book journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger
- Reconcile credit cards and expense reports
- Assist with monthly or quarterly reporting requirements
- Prepare 1099s and provide support for federal, state and local tax compliance
- Maintain various web-based accounting platforms
- Work on ad hoc requests from the client
- Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
- Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
- Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
- Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
- Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
- Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
- Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
- Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
- 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
- Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3-4 years of accounting and general ledger experience preferred
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
- 401K eligibility after 3 months
- Flexible Vacation Plan
- Sick Time Accrual Plan
- 8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
- We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”
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