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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Conduct quarterly fair value assessments for portfolio investments by applying accepted venture capital valuation approaches and preparing clear supporting documentation.
- Analyze the assumptions, market factors, legal considerations, and company-specific data that influence valuation models, and summarize their effect on reported results.
- Present valuation conclusions and related observations to auditors, investment leadership, and valuation governance groups in a concise and credible manner.
- Support the quarterly close process through review of financial statements, partner reporting, and other recurring fund deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual and interim audited financial statements and compile schedules requested during the audit process.
- Examine capital call and distribution allocation calculations to help ensure transactions are recorded and allocated correctly.
- Oversee cash activity by reviewing reconciliations, evaluating funding requirements, and assisting with capital planning.
- Provide guidance and day-to-day coaching to fund accounting team members to strengthen performance and support ongoing development.
- Respond promptly to limited partner questions and prepare documentation needed to address external auditor requests and other ad hoc reporting needs.