Senior Associate, Private Equity, Fund Accounting & Administration

State Street

. Maintain the general ledger for various fund entities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $52,000 - $94,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in fund accounting and financial statement preparation, with strong capabilities in compliance, client communication, and analytical review of investment performance data.

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Fund Accounting ExperienceCPA CertificationFinancial Statement PreparationClient CommunicationAnalytical Review

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceCapital Account AllocationsFinancial Statement PreparationAnalytical ReviewCapital Calls PreparationBank ReconciliationManagement Fee CalculationsWaterfall CalculationsPortfolio Schedules PreparationCompliance Assurance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Fund EntitiesInvestment PerformanceClient CorrespondenceAuditorsTax ProfessionalsLegal Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the general ledger for various fund entities
Prepare supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules, and capital account allocations
Prepare financial statements and footnote disclosures
Perform analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data
Review and/or prepare capital calls, distributions, and bank reconciliations
Prepare management, annual, and incentive fee calculations
Prepare client correspondence
Calculate waterfalls and capital account allocations
Complete special projects as requested
Ensure compliance with legal documents
Maintain working relationships with client contacts, auditors, tax professionals, lawyers, and banking personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fund accounting or public accounting experience
CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification
Experience leading verbal and written communications at senior levels with internal and external clients
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet client deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks