Accounting Associate

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

The warmer Chicago months are here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.

Job Description:

This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time.

• Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements
• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows
• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements
• Prepare investor-level capital account statements
• Prepare management fee computations
• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation
• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests
• Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits
• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries

Job Requirements:

• At least two years of prior experience that demonstrates a progression of responsibility
• Prior audit experience within the financial services group of a public accounting firm of recognized national standing and/or prior experience with private equity partnership accounting and allocations (including carried interest) is preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance
• Interest in taking on a challenging, “hands on” role in a collaborative, team-based culture
• Ability to work independently and proactively, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Detail oriented nature; takes pride in a quality work product
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Technologically savvy (strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word) with the ability and desire to master new applications

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m