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Robert Half Fund Accountant in Chicago, Illinois

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To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

Job Description:

The Fund Accountant will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for several of the Firm’s fund structures, including one business development company (“BDC”). The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization, which currently includes 20+ closed-private investment funds across multiple domiciles and two BDCs. We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform review of monthly/quarterly trial balances prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues

  • Prepare accounting support packages and coordinate with the 3rd party fund administrator for one BDC and certain private funds, including operating expenses and account reconciliations

  • Coordinate the preparation and review of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K as well as any additional ad-hoc SEC reporting for one of the company's BDCs, including Inline XBRL tagging

  • Review quarterly financial statements and investor capital statements and prepare key metric supporting schedules and analytics for certain private investment funds

  • Review disclosure support schedules prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator

  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings release, quarterly conference call script and other various presentations to the Board of Directors

  • Identify unusual transactions and work closely with accounting leadership to determine appropriate accounting treatment

  • Annual audit coordination and assistance in the preparation of audited financial statements

  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecasts for the BDC

  • Preparation of support schedules for tax reporting and compliance

  • Continue to drive efficiencies through process improvements

  • Ad-hoc internal and external reporting

    Requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related field, CPA is a plus

Preferred candidate background would include:

  • Experience with fund accounting and financial reporting

  • SEC reporting exposure with public investment vehicles

  • Experience with fixed income products

  • Strong ability / knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions

  • Public accounting (audit) experience is a plus

  • Previous exposure to Wall Street Office and the bank loan asset class is a plus

  • A detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic, fast-pace work environment at a growing company

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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