Staff Accountant, Fund
About this Job
Ultimus LeverPoint is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant provides daily accounting support for Private Equity and Venture Capital fund clients. Responsibilities consist primarily of recording daily accounting activities across multiple funds. Such accounting activities include: journal entries related to investments, capital calls, line of credit activity, distributions, client report preparation and/or review of cash reporting, expenses and accruals. This position will require regular interaction with clients and team members. Successful candidates will possess the following
This position will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with preferably 0-3 years’ experience in those related fields. Successful candidates must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. Ability to multitask; excellent communication, time management, planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of basic journal entries and general ledger maintenance;
- Preparation of periodic recurring bank reconciliations (i.e. weekly or monthly) and cash composition reports;
- Preparation of quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to management approval;
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements prior to management approval;
- Preparation of basic capital calls and distributions prior to management approval;
- Preparation of correspondence with client investors to address inquiries;
- Prepare team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign off;
- Completion of special projects as required;
- Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks; participates in professional development opportunities and;
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- 0-3 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;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
- 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;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
About Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions
Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions provides fund administration solutions to over 230 firms with over $90B in AUA. Our clients are spread over a diverse range of private fund firms across the country, ranging in size from first time firms with AUM of $50M, to established firms with AUM of $19B.
In 1995, LeverPoint started as part of The Encompass Group of The Ayco Company L.P. In August of 2007, the business spun out of The Ayco Company, a Goldman Sachs subsidiary, formed LeverPoint and operated as a leading boutique fund administration firm. In 2019, we joined forces with Ultimus Fund Solutions to become one of the largest independent private fund administrators, providing differentiated high-quality services and a broader set of capabilities while investing further in technology.
We are focused on growing our team with talented, self-motivated individuals. If you are interested in exploring employment opportunities at Ultimus LeverPoint, then we invite you to apply.
Ultimus LeverPoint is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.