We are seeking a Fund Accountant with experience supporting private credit, private debt, or alternative investment funds. This individual will be responsible for fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and investor-related accounting while partnering with internal teams and external service providers.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in fund accounting and hands-on exposure to private credit investments, including loans and other debt instruments.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting for private credit and alternative investment funds.
- Support monthly and quarterly close processes and maintain accurate fund-level general ledgers.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Account for investment activity including loan purchases, repayments, interest income, fees, and other credit-related transactions.
- Calculate and review fund-level activity and support NAV preparation and reporting.
- Assist with accounting for management fees, expenses, capital activity, and investor allocations.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
- Support investor capital calls, distributions, and other fund activity.
- Reconcile cash, investment positions, and activity between internal records, banks, and third-party administrators.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax providers, fund administrators, and other external partners.
- Assist with annual audits and preparation of supporting documentation and financial statements.
- Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable internal accounting policies.
- Partner with investment, operations, and finance teams to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Assist with process improvements and automation initiatives as the private credit platform continues to grow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of accounting experience within financial services, investment management, or fund administration.
- Private credit, private debt, direct lending, or credit fund experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with alternative investment fund accounting.
- Understanding of fund structures and investment accounting.
- Experience with month-end and/or quarter-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Exposure to NAV calculations, capital activity, management fees, and investor allocations.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid holidays
3 weeks PTO
Paid sick leave
Life and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Fund Accountant in Timonium at LHH
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