Fund Accountant

S3/Strategic Staffing Solutions has a Fund Accounting position for a leading Financial Client in Dallas, TX! This position is open for W2 candidates only at this time, sorry we cannot do C2C or transfer H1 at this time. Please read below if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity with one of the most prestigious Financial Organizations in the world.

Location: Dallas, TX - On site

Duration: 6 months contract to hire

Pay Rate During Contract Period: $65-75/hr. W2, W2 only, sorry we cannot do C2C or transfer H1 at this time.

Conversion Salary Range: $130-170/yr with bonuses

***Relocation assistance provided**

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

*Must have 8-10 years of project experience as a Fund Accountant supporting a Private Equity Firm)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

4+ years of experience; Public Accounting preferable.

Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis.

Strong Excel skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to prioritize and manage his/her workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception.

Experience with debt and equity investments.

Experience with private equity funds.

Partnership accounting experience.

Experience in accounting for foreign currency transactions.

General ledger experience.

Managerial experience in a team environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.

Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.

Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.

Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.