Job DescriptionSenior Associate, Private Markets Fund AccountingLocations: Chicago, IL | Hybrid
About the RoleThe Senior Associate role at SS&C Technologies offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting complex private market investment structures. In this position, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate fund accounting for private equity and real asset clients, including managing capital activity, financial reporting, and investor allocations. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners while gaining hands-on exposure to sophisticated investment transactions, distribution waterfalls, and large-scale operational processes within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
How You Will Make an Impact :- Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines
- Prepare work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity
- Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
- Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules
- Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
- Perform bank reconciliations and process journal entries
- Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors
- Actively interact with clients and counter-parties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines
Required Experience:- 2+ years in Accounting; ideally with a focus on alternative investments funds, Private Equity/Real Assets
- Knowledge required of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts; knowledge on investment partnerships
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
What Sets You Apart:- Preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
- Deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team successfully
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required
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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.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
