Fund Accountant

5 days ago


Hartsdale, New York, United States Alter Domus Full time
About Us

We are Alter Domus, a leading provider of fund administration services. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients, and we are seeking a highly skilled Fund Accountant to join our Private Equity Fund Administration team.

Job Description

As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for processing and tracking daily cash contributions and distributions for our investment fund clients. You will also be responsible for demonstrating ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and complete work with little direction.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Process and track daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients;
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and complete work with little direction;
  • Exhibit time-management skills by developing and executing specific goals in an agreed upon timeframe;
  • Handle daily case activities and notices on assigned funds;
  • Obtain approval on correcting discrepancies and missing information;
  • Prepare cash and journal entries;
  • Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions;
  • Understand the governing agreements between Alter Domus and the client.
Your Profile

We are looking for a high-performing accounting graduate with strong verbal and written communication skills. A CPA or intention to obtain CPA is preferred. You should be able to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels is essential.

Key qualifications include:

  • High-performing accounting graduate;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • CPA, or intention to obtain CPA, preferred;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
  • Background in private equity or public financial services a plus.
What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave;
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave;
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression;
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices;
  • Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program;
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan;
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location.
Equity in Every Sense of the Word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.