Job Overview – Fund Accountant (Private Credit)
Compensation: $100,000 – $112,000/year + bonus
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Fund Accountant (Private Credit) in West Palm Beach, FL for our client, supporting fund accounting, financial reporting, and investment operations within a growing alternative asset management environment. This role is responsible for financial reporting, capital activity, investor reporting, and fund accounting for private credit investment vehicles while partnering with internal teams and external service providers. The ideal candidate has experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or fund administration within financial services and is looking to build a long-term career in private credit.
Responsibilities as the Fund Accountant (Private Credit):
- Fund Accounting: Maintain fund accounting records, trial balances, and general ledger activity while supporting the accuracy of financial data.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, investor reporting, and internal management reports for investment funds.
- Capital Activity: Assist with capital calls, distributions, and related fund transactions while ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Fund Operations: Support investment data maintenance, reconciliations, audit requests, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with fund administrators and internal finance teams to resolve accounting matters and support ongoing fund operations.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to operational enhancements, maintain compliance with established procedures, and support ad hoc reporting initiatives.
Qualifications for the Fund Accountant (Private Credit):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Certification: CPA or progress toward CPA certification is required.
- Experience: 2–4 years of accounting, auditing, fund accounting, or fund administration experience within financial services is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting private credit, private equity, alternative investments, or other investment funds is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, and experience with fund accounting systems or investment platforms is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.Marketing