Senior Associate, Private Equity – Fund Accounting & Administration

State Street

. Maintain the general ledger for various fund entities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $64,480 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in fund accounting and financial statement preparation, with strong analytical skills for investment performance review and compliance management. Proven ability to maintain client relationships and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fund Accounting ExperienceCPA CertificationFinancial Statement PreparationAnalytical Review SkillsClient Communication

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceCapital Account AllocationsPortfolio Schedules PreparationManagement Fee CalculationsBank ReconciliationsCapital Calls PreparationWaterfall CalculationsFootnote DisclosuresInvestment Performance AnalysisSpecial Projects Completion

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMulti-tasking AbilityVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdministrative Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Fund EntitiesClient CorrespondencesComplianceAuditorsTax ProfessionalsLegal DocumentsBanking Personnel

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
Conduct 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 various client correspondences
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 multi-task 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