Senior Accountant I

Ultimus Fund Solutions

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5+ years' experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
  • Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field preferred
  • CPA license is strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software is a plus
  • Strong multitasking and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Review journal entries and maintain general ledger; prepare entries as needed
  • Review quarterly and annual reporting packages for management approval
  • Review financial statements before management approval
  • Coordinate capital call and distribution notices to clients
  • Communicate with clients to establish deadlines for deliverables in line with LPA requirements
  • Review team wires and transfers before treasury approval
  • Assist in onboarding new clients and train new team members as necessary

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Strong focus on teamwork and collaboration
  • Exposure to diverse client interactions
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Chance to contribute to special projects as directed
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review of journal entries and maintenance of general ledger and/or preparation of entries where necessary;
  • Review of quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to management approval;
  • Review of quarterly and annual financial statements prior to management approval;
  • Review of capital calls and distributions prior to management approval;
  • Coordinate the delivery of capital call and distributions notices to clients and the investors;
  • Review of correspondence with client investors to address inquiries as needed;
  • Communicate with clients to establish deadlines for quarterly and annual deliverables in accordance with clients' LPA requirements;
  • Review all team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and sign off;
  • Prepare/review moderate to complex waterfall calculations and management fee calculations
  • Assist in the development and training of new team members as required;
  • Coordination and completion of special projects as directed by the client or as directed by management as assigned;
  • Assist with new client onboarding;


Knowledge And Skills
  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting information;
  • Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships;
  • Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed;
  • Advanced computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems;
  • Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training, and assistance as needed;
  • Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting;
  • Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.


Qualifications
  • 2 - 5+ 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;
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of Investran or other partnership accounting software a plus;
  • 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/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines.

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