Senior Associate - Private Equity Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • 3+ years of experience in Private Equity or a relevant industry.
  • Strong accounting knowledge and advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel.
  • Exceptional client service abilities with effective communication skills.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Support client leads across multiple Private Equity funds.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of client expectations.
  • Apply understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial tasks.
  • Prepare and review financial documents including journal entries and calculations.
  • Manage audits and assist with onboarding new team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being and work-life balance.
  • 4 weeks of increasing paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
  • Paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry under the guidance and direction from our experienced team of industry veterans. You will be facilitating our service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing the following:

What you'll do
  • You'll support IQEQ client leads across multiple Private Equity funds in diverse industries.
  • You'll collaborate with your manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time.
  • You'll apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance.
  • You'll prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models.
  • You'll manage audits, year-end processes, assist with onboarding new team members, and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

What we offer
  • IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance.
  • Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility).
  • Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
  • Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
  • The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ( $70,000-$95,000).


Qualifications
  • You hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA and bring over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry.
  • You demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and preferably Investran.
  • You excel at delivering exceptional client service while maintaining effective, professional communication in all interactions.
  • You collaborate well in team environments, provide and accept constructive feedback, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • You are flexible to work overtime when needed and consistently produce high-quality work under pressure.

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