Fund Accountant
Job Description
The Fund Accountant is responsible for timely, accurate accounting and reporting. They work closely with key service providers—including counterparties, the third-party administrator, and the custodian—as well as the broader accounting and operations team, while maintaining a high level of responsibility and autonomy over their assigned funds.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Track and process incoming capital calls, distributions, fund expense payments, payments to GEM, investor subscriptions, and redemptions
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close process for assigned portions of overall GEM portfolio
- Training and review of team’s offshore resources
- Assist with portfolio activity and accounting, including recording monthly/quarterly NAVs, unfunded balances, capital calls, and distributions
- Initiate and track wire approvals
- Open and close accounts
- Reconcile with fund administrator, custodian(s), and external parties
- Generate monthly and quarterly statements for investors
Qualifications
Successful candidates will display traits inherent in GEM’s collegial and team-oriented culture, including enthusiasm, honesty, humility, integrity, and curiosity:
- CPA preferred but not required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- 2-4 years of experience
- Advanced Excel and other MS Office skills
- Power user of team software and tools, including managing upgrades, updates, and/or enhancements
- Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
- Familiarity and interest in using AI tools and emerging technology
- Proven ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Working Conditions
- Position type – Full-time
- Work schedule – Minimum 40 hours/week
- Work location – Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) subject to manager discretion
- Work environment – Office
- Essential physical requirements – Ability to sit and work on a computer for an extended period
- Travel requirements – 10-20 percent depending on client needs
Benefits
- Competitive, market-based compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Education assistance, including certification, membership reimbursements, and more
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Charitable donation match program
- Paid time off
- Team and company events