SS&C Technologies

Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies • $55K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
  • 3-5+ years of accounting experience with general ledgers and financial statement preparation
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries for accurate financial records
  • Deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines and own key deliverables
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers for capital activity and investment transactions
  • Update and manage distribution waterfall models with precision
  • Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules
  • Analyze transaction documentation for investment structures and accounting impacts
  • Support the year-end audit process by collaborating with teams, clients, and auditors
  • Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders for seamless execution

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement opportunity
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Location: Boston, MA (hybrid)

About the Role

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of fund accounting, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.

How You Will Make an Impact 

  • Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records
  • Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals
  • Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision
  • Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules
  • Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements
  • Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors
  • Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
  • 3-5+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization

What Sets You Apart

  • CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)
  • Experience with alternative investment funds

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. to apply.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

 

 

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

 

 

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $55,000 USD to $115,000 USD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

 

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C Technologies is a provider of software products and software-enabled services to the financial services industry. The company's products and services are used by various financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and insurance companies. SS&C operates in three business segments: Institutional and Investment Management, Alternative Asset Management, and Insurance and Financial Services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut.
Learn more about SS&C Technologies
Size
24,900 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$625.2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
NASDAQ

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