Fund Accountant

A manufacturing services company in Texas is looking to add a new Fund Accountant to their growing team in Houston.
Responsibilities:
The Fund Accountant will:

• Handle fund accounting and investment accounting
• Lead accounting effort with month-end closing cycle, bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Provide reporting on projections, budgets, and board presentations
• Support investment fund operation
• Support annual external audit
• Assist the Head of Accounting / Finance with ad hoc accounting projects
• Organize office operations policy and procedures
• Perform financial analysis, as needed
• Handle other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Accounting experience, including 3+ years of experience within an Investment and/or Private Equity firm
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Familiarity with Fund / Partnership Accounting
• Practical experience and knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Proficient with Fund Accounting and Investment Accounting
• Experience with preparing books for GAAP audits
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Solid analytical, mathematical, and research skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized