Fund Accountant

Vaco
$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Jan 03, 2026
Fund Accountant (Private Equity) Compensation:$75,000-$80,000 base salary + bonus & comprehensive benefits Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Overview A well-established, privately held investment firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to support its private equity platform. This role offers exposure across the full fund lifecycle and close collaboration with internal investment professionals and external service providers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Fund Accounting & Financial Records Prepare and maintain the general ledger, books, and records for assigned private equity funds and related entities Ensure accuracy and completeness of fund-level accounting in accordance with GAAP Financial Reporting Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including: Balance sheets Statements of operations Partners' capital schedules Supporting footnotes and disclosures Produce investment portfolio reports and analytical schedules for internal stakeholders Investor Accounting & Capital Activity Prepare and calculate capital calls, distributions, and related investor allocation schedules Coordinate payment processing and maintain accurate investor records Support investor reporting and ad hoc inquiries related to fund activity Reconciliations & Data Integrity Perform quarterly reconciliations between internal portfolio management systems and underlying investment-level financial data Investigate and resolve discrepancies in transaction activity Audit & Tax Support Assist with the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation Coordinate with external tax advisors on the preparation of partnership tax returns and K-1s Treasury & Cash Management Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations Monitor and manage fund cash positions to ensure liquidity needs are met Stakeholder Coordination Serve as a key point of contact with investors, third-party administrators, auditors, tax advisors, banks, custodians, legal counsel, and other service providers Support cross-functional communication to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 2-3+years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or alternative investment accounting (private equity experience preferred) Strong understanding of partnership accounting and financial statements Experience working with auditors and tax advisors Proficiency in Excel; experience with fund accounting or portfolio management systems is a plus Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities Why This Role Exposure to a well-capitalized, active private equity platform Broad responsibility across the fund lifecycle Collaborative, professional environment with long-term growth potential Hybrid work schedule in a prime Midtown Manhattan location Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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