Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Fund Accountant to support fund accounting and financial reporting activities for a Financial Services organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in managing close cycles, preparing fund-level reporting, and helping ensure the accuracy and timeliness of investor and regulatory deliverables. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of fund accounting operations, external reporting, and month-end processes, along with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and third-party partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support monthly close activities across multiple funds, including the preparation and review of financial statements and related accounting deliverables.
• Produce and validate partner allocation calculations and investor capital statement reporting with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work closely with external fund administrators to align timelines, resolve issues, and complete close activities for designated funds.
• Provide oversight and quality review for work completed by offshore accounting resources, helping maintain consistent standards and accurate output.
• Contribute to external reporting requirements by preparing and reviewing unaudited fund financial statements and supporting compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strengthen accounting workflows by identifying process improvements that enhance the reliability, efficiency, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Upload accounting data from source platforms into the partnership accounting system and perform reconciliations to confirm completeness and consistency across systems.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related assignments as business needs evolve. Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with substantial exposure to fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close procedures, including account review, financial statement preparation, and reconciliation activities.
• Strong background in fund reporting, investor allocations, and investor reporting within a financial services environment.
• Experience supporting external reporting obligations and preparing documentation that meets regulatory and reporting standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with third-party administrators and collaborate across distributed or offshore accounting teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency working with accounting systems and source data uploads, including validating data integrity through reconciliations.

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