Job Description
Job Description
Fund Accounting Associate
Overview
Join a growing fund accounting firm supporting private equity and investment fund clients. You will manage core accounting processes, work with experienced leaders, and build direct client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly NAV calculations
- Maintain general ledger and record journal entries
- Reconcile cash, investments, and partner capital accounts
- Support financial statement preparation
- Assist with investor allocations and capital activity
- Work with auditors and support audit requests
- Review fund documents and apply terms to accounting treatment
- Communicate with clients on deliverables and timelines
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of accounting experience
- Background in a CPA firm preferred
- Audit or tax experience accepted
- Partnership tax experience preferred if from tax
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- High attention to detail
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA a plus but not required
Why This Role
- CPA exam reimbursement
- Clear path for advancement
- Exposure to private equity and alternative investments
- Work directly with fund managers and investors
- Build specialized experience in fund accounting
- Join a team scaling its Utah office
- Gain mentorship and structured career growth
If you want to move from public accounting into fund accounting, this role offers a direct path.