Senior Associate – Transaction Accounting

  • Location: Stamford, CT, New York
  • Type: Perm (Contingency)
  • Job #32370
  • Salary: $120,000.00

Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 + bonus
Location: Stamford, CT 

Private equity firm based in Stamford, CT is seeking a Senior Associate to support the Transaction Accounting team. By strengthening and developing internal accounting functions, this position will be a key component of creating value for the firm. This is a hybrid position.

Highlights About the Company & Position:

  • General ledger analysis to facilitate month and quarter-end close.
  • Daily journal entries to record cash transactions related to capital calls and portfolio liquidations.
  • Tracking sales of investments and allocating proceeds and gains based on each partners ownership percentage.
  • Reviewing and analyzing partners’ capital account.
  • Assisting the Controller with annual audit procedures.
  • Assisting management with the preparation of financial statements.
  • Establishing and maintaining internal controls.
  • Respond to general partner and investor inquiries.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 4 – 6 years of Fund Accounting experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Experience working with private equity or alternative clients preferred.
  • Experience working at a Big 4 preferred.


Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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Job ID: 32370