Jobs
>
Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant - Washington, United States - Carlyle Group Inc.

    Carlyle Group Inc.
    Carlyle Group Inc. Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Basic information


    Job Name:
    Senior Accountant


    Location:
    Washington, DC


    Line of Business:
    Finance


    Job Function:
    Investor Services


    Date:
    Wednesday, April 3, 2024

    Position Summary

    The Senior Accountant takes primary responsibility for the operations of his or her assigned entities. Responsibilities include booking and reviewing entries, cash flow maintenance, tax compliance, investment and distribution activity (transactions) and investor inquiries.

    Responsibilities

    Daily/Monthly Activity


    • Financial Reporting and Compliance: Conduct and oversee the preparation and booking of complex journal entries within the Investran database, ensuring adherence to GAAP, Limited Partnership Agreement, and other regulatory requirements.
    • Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and provide ongoing training to staff accountants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
    • Investor Relations: Serve as a primary contact for investors; create, analyze, and review comprehensive investor reports. Address investor inquiries promptly, providing detailed explanations as required.
    • Cash Management: Oversee fund cash management activities, including the review of bank reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
    • Reconciliation and Analysis: Perform and supervise the preparation of daily, monthly, or quarterly reconciliations for asset, liability, and equity accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as needed.
    • Financial Documentation and

    Audit Support:

    Lead the preparation and review of the Fund's trial balance and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and readiness for internal and external audit engagements.

    Transactions (capital calls & distributions)


    • Capital Management: Calculate and review capital calls, distributions, and waterfalls (if applicable), ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund agreements.
    • Investor Communication: Draft and review communications to investors regarding capital transactions, maintaining transparency and fostering investor confidence. Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of these communications, leveraging technology to streamline processes.

    General Responsibilities:

    • Continuous Improvement: Continually assess and refine accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
    • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to financial management and investor relations.
    • Technology and Innovation: Embrace and integrate new accounting technologies and data analytics tools to enhance financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making processes.
    Qualifications

    Education & Certificates


    • Bachelor's degree, required
    • Accounting Major, or equivalent accounting work experience in addition to Bachelor's Degree in another field, required.
    • CPA, preferred
    Professional Experience


    • Minimum 2-4 years prior experience in Accounting (public or private), required
    • Demonstrated accounting knowledge with the capability and desire to learn the accounting and financial principles related to private equity and the ability to apply the principles to the tasks at hand
    Competencies & Attributes


    • Advanced skills in MS Excel
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and adaptability to internal accounting software packages (Investran)
    • Partnership and/or Tax experience preferred
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
    • Excellent Communication skills (written and oral)
    • Ability to apply abstract financial and accounting theory to real world investment scenarios
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must


    Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.

    Company Information

    The Carlyle Group (


    NASDAQ:
    CG) is a global investment firm with $426 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 586 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2023.

    Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

    Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

    Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations.

    Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.


    At Carlyle, we know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage.

    That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr


  • Progression, Inc. Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant · Washington, DC · Must · Experienced Senior Accountant · 5+ years of experience as a senior accountant · 5+ years of professional experience · Experience with Yardi software · Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment · Superior ...


  • Progression, Inc. Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant · Washington, DC · MUST: · Experienced Senior Accountant · 5+ years of experience as a senior accountant · 5+ years of professional experience · Experience with Yardi software · Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment · Superior o ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    About the Organization & Opportunity: · Our client is a nonprofit membership association representing over 400 member companies · Highly established organization that was founded over 100 years ago · Employees praise the organization's education and training programs, professiona ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    2 days ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant/Associate- 100% Remote, Unlimited PTO, Vibrant Culture · Why take an Senior Associate opportunity with this company? · Our client is a tech based accounting firm looking to hire an Senior Associate in this 100% remote role with a flexible schedule and unlimite ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    About the Company and Opportunity: · Our client is well known in the real estate industry founded over 70 years ago · Employees praise the company for its amazing learning opportunities, meaningful networking events, and company culture · Our client is seeking someone to join the ...

  • Cordia Resources

    Senior Accountant

    6 days ago


    Cordia Resources Washington, United States

    $500M, Multinational Media Conglomerate · Senior Accountant ($95k-$115k) · Work Model: Hybrid (3x) · Our client, a leading firm in the media and news industry is undergoing significant digital transformation with a focus on automation, AI, and data analytics. They're seeking a Se ...

  • CoStar Group

    Senior Accountant

    1 week ago


    CoStar Group Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the wor ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    13 hours ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant/Associate · - 100% Remote, Unlimited PTO, Vibrant Culture · Why take an · Senior Associate · opportunity with this company? · Our client is a tech based accounting firm looking to hire an Senior Associate in this · 100% remote role · with a flexible schedul ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States Part time

    Senior Accountant - Part-Time & Free Parking in DC · About the Company and Opportunity: · Our client is apart of a prestigious university system in the DC area · Due to growth, they are looking to hire a self-motivated Senior Accountant. · Schedule: 21/hours a week - days are fl ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    1 week ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    About the Organization & Opportunity: · Our client is a nonprofit membership association representing over 400 member companies · Highly established organization that was founded over 100 years ago · Employees praise the organization's education and training programs, professi ...

  • AEG

    Senior Accountant

    6 days ago


    AEG Washington, United States

    In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. · The Senior Accountant manages all of WNBC's technical and internal audit accounting functions. Reporting to ...

  • Broadcast Management Group Inc

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Broadcast Management Group Inc Washington, United States

    Job Description · Job Description Salary: · Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company focused on providing managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. It is also a top producer of live multicamera news, sports, ...

  • Progression Incorporated

    Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Progression Incorporated Washington, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Senior Accountant · Washington, DC · MUST: · Experienced Senior Accountant · 5+ years of experience as a senior accountant · 5+ years of professional experience · Experience with Yardi software · Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced, ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    Senior Accountant · About the Company and Opportunity: · Our client is a non-profit in Washington, DC that is focused on providing shelter and necessities to people in need · Due to a growth, they are hiring a Senior Accountant to work hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote) ...

  • Creative Financial Staffing

    Senior Accountant

    4 days ago


    Creative Financial Staffing Washington, United States

    About the Company and Opportunity: · Our client is well known in the real estate industry founded over 70 years ago · Employees praise the company for its amazing learning opportunities, meaningful networking events, and company culture · Our client is seeking someone to join ...

  • Last Energy, Inc.

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Last Energy, Inc. Washington, United States

    Last Energy seeks a full-time Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in our financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial records. As a key member of the team, the Senior Accountant will handle a range of financial tasks, from preparing jour ...

  • Commerce, International Trade Administration

    Senior Accountant

    2 hours ago


    Commerce, International Trade Administration Washington, United States

    Summary This vacancy is for a Senior Accountant in the International Trade Administration, Enforcement & Compliance, Accounting Office, within the Department of Commerce. The position focuses on the accounting practices and cost of producing products that foreign manufacturers ex ...

  • Polaris Project

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Polaris Project Washington, United States

    Position: Senior Accountant · Department: Finance · FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt · Reports to: Director, Finance · Date Issued: January 29, 2021 · Date Revised: March 2024 · About Program · Polaris is leading a data-driven social justice movement to fight sex and labor tr ...

  • Washington Nationals

    Senior Accountant

    4 days ago


    Washington Nationals Washington, United States

    The Senior Accountant manages all of WNBC's technical and internal audit accounting functions. Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant works collaboratively with the Director, Financial Reporting, Vice President of Accounting and Chief Financial Offi ...

  • Washington Nationals

    Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago


    Washington Nationals Washington, United States

    The Senior Accountant manages all of WNBC's technical and internal audit accounting functions. Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant works collaboratively with the Director, Financial Reporting, Vice President of Accounting and Chief Financial Offi ...