Fund Accountant

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Job description

Fund Accountant, $25B Global Hedge Fund

Location: Los Angeles or Dallas

Our client, a prominent global hedge fund with approximately $25 billion in assets, is seeking a Fund Accountant The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package (base salary and annual bonus), outstanding benefits package, tremendous professional growth potential, and a highly collegial working environment. The role can be based in Los Angeles or Dallas.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting of hedge fund investment partnerships and separately managed accounts

• Reconcile daily transactions to prime broker or custodian

• Resolve discrepancies and communicate with client and administrator in a timely manner

• Prepare month end valuation statements and ensure accuracy of financial reports provided to clients and administrators

• Prepare financial statements for hedge fund

• Review tax allocations for hedge fund

• Provide performance analysis and reporting on accounts to investment analysts and managing partners

• Initiate cash transfers, check disbursements and wire transfers

• Assist auditors in the audit of hedge fund and separately managed accounts

• Assist with the pricing and review of portfolio securities

• Account for complex securities including derivatives, bank loans and private transactions

• Processing and reviewing of bank loan activity

• Review daily cash reconciliations and resolve any breaks

• Work closely with fund administrators to help them understand nuances of a typical loan deal

• Processing cash wires related to loan trades

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• 2-3 years of public accounting experience

• High proficiency with MS Excel spreadsheets

• Experience with investment accounting

• Team player mentality

• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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