Senior Associate, Real Assets, Fund Accounting & Administration

State Street

. Prepare, analyze, and report investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $52,000 - $94,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund accounting, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation, with strong analytical skills for investment performance data. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fund Accounting ExperienceGeneral Ledger AccountingAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA CertificationClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAnalytical ReviewsCapital Account AllocationsWaterfall CalculationsBank ReconciliationsPortfolio SchedulesIncentive Fee CalculationsCapital CallsFootnote DisclosuresAudit Experience

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingAdministrative SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAPursuing CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Investment Performance DataReal Estate FundsClient CorrespondenceComplianceFinancial Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, analyze, and report investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities
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 reviews of monthly and 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
Ensure compliance with legal documents
Maintain working relationships with clients, auditors, tax professionals, lawyers, and banking personnel
Participate in special projects as requested
Communicate continuously with clients and business partners while managing multiple functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

A college degree (accounting preferred)
At least 3+ years of general ledger accounting or audit experience
Advanced Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
Fund accounting or public accounting experience preferred
CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred
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 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