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LHH · Chicago, Illinois
LHH is seeking a Fund Accountant for a growing financial services organization located in Chicago’s West Loop. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with fund accounting experience or general accounting experience within the financial services industry.
The Fund Accountant will support day-to-day fund accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and investment-related accounting activities. Candidates with direct fund accounting experience are highly preferred; however, candidates with strong general ledger and financial reporting experience from an asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or other financial services environment will also be considered.
Role Details
Title: Fund Accountant
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire
West Loop, Chicago
Worksite Type: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week
Hourly Rate: $35–$41/hour
Direct Hire Salary: $75,000–$80,000
Fund Accountant
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for investment funds and related entities
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Perform cash, bank, investment, and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with calculating and reviewing fund-level activity and net asset values (NAV), as applicable
Track investment activity, including purchases, sales, income, expenses, and other fund transactions
Assist with capital activity, including contributions and distributions, as applicable
Support the preparation of fund financial statements, investor reporting, and supporting schedules
Review and reconcile fund expenses, management fees, and other accounting activity
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
Maintain supporting documentation for fund and investment transactions
Assist with audit requests and provide schedules and supporting documentation
Partner with internal teams and external service providers to resolve accounting and reporting issues
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as needed
Candidates without direct fund accounting experience will be considered if they have general accounting experience within financial services
Experience within asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or a similar financial services environment is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Exposure to investment accounting, fund reporting, NAV calculations, or capital activity is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial data
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines
Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Details
| Company | LHH |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| Salary | $75,000 – $75,000 / yr |