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Accounting Associate (Hedge Fund)

Northbound Search

Accounting Associate (Hedge Fund)

Stamford, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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