Fund Accountant

LHH is seeking a Fund Accountant for a growing financial services organization located in Chicago’s West Loop. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with fund accounting experience or general accounting experience within the financial services industry.The Fund Accountant will support day-to-day fund accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and investment-related accounting activities. Candidates with direct fund accounting experience are highly preferred; however, candidates with strong general ledger and financial reporting experience from an asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or other financial services environment will also be considered.Role DetailsTitle: Fund AccountantPosition Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct HireLocation: West Loop, ChicagoWorksite Type: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per weekHourly Rate: $35–$41/hourDirect Hire Salary: $75,000–$80,000Fund Accountant ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for investment funds and related entitiesPrepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activitySupport monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesPerform cash, bank, investment, and balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with calculating and reviewing fund-level activity and net asset values (NAV), as applicableTrack investment activity, including purchases, sales, income, expenses, and other fund transactionsAssist with capital activity, including contributions and distributions, as applicableSupport the preparation of fund financial statements, investor reporting, and supporting schedulesReview and reconcile fund expenses, management fees, and other accounting activityResearch and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling itemsMaintain supporting documentation for fund and investment transactionsAssist with audit requests and provide schedules and supporting documentationPartner with internal teams and external service providers to resolve accounting and reporting issuesPrepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as neededRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferredFund accounting experience highly preferredCandidates without direct fund accounting experience will be considered if they have general accounting experience within financial servicesExperience within asset management, investment management, private equity, banking, or a similar financial services environment is strongly preferredStrong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closeExposure to investment accounting, fund reporting, NAV calculations, or capital activity is a plusStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPStrong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial dataAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlinesStrong communication and organizational skillsBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance