Senior Fund Accountant - Dallas, United States - MUFG Investor Services

Description

This critical position will have the primary responsibility of record keeping and financial reporting for several private equity investment partnership clients and will report to one or more fund controllers.

The senior fund accountant will review, audit and approve the work of cash operations team and the financial reporting analyst team.

Other activities will include analyzing investment transactions and valuations and using sound judgment to determine the proper accounting and classification.

Core Responsibilities Oversee the recording of journal entries and maintaining general ledger for assigned partnershipsReconciliation of bank accountsPreparation of capital calls and distributions notices to partnersMaintain a working understanding of the limited partnership agreements(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocationsMaintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing issues that affect investment partnerships and advising clients on their proper applicationPreparation of financial statements and footnotesAllocation of income and expenses to the partners capital accountsPreparation of various management reports for assigned partnershipsKnowledge and effective use of system and other technologyReview and approve the work of cash operations and financial reporting analyst teamsReview and approve the work of fund accountantsAnalyzing investment performance and presenting the results to the clientReview responsibility for financial statements, tax filings and other management reports.

Qualifications College degree with a major in accountingMinimum GPA of 3.0CPA or CPA candidateAt least three years of relevant experience working as a staff accountant in a public accounting firm or similar accounting position in industryProactive, resourceful, strong work ethic, team player, leaderExcellent analytical skills and thorough working knowledge of accounting principlesStrong experience with relevant technologyExcellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal (ideally with experience presenting to clients)MUFG Capital Analytics is an Equal Opportunity employer.