Sr. Fund Accountant
Robert Half - Chicago, IL
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Description The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Letu2019s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors canu2019t to provide. Job Description: u2022 Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Departmentu2019s function within the organization, the departmentu2019s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting. u2022 Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis. u2022 Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds. u2022 Reconcile the Fundu2019s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly. u2022 Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines. u2022 Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines. u2022 Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed. u2022 Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fundu2019s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns. u2022 Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds. Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines. u2022 Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed. u2022 Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc. u2022 Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model; verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy. u2022 Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants. Requirements Job Requirements: 1. Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting 2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting; real estate experience preferred 3. CPA designation preferred 4. Ability to take ownership, manage, monitor and report on assigned tasks 5. Some knowledge of automated accounting systems and procedures 6. Prior tax return preparation knowledge preferred 7. Must be proficient with Microsoft word and Excel software programs 8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals 9. Ability to produce accurate and timely information within defined deadlines 10. Possess excellent communication skills and the desire to learn, take on new projects, multi-task several projects at one time and advance current skills 11. Ability to work in a evolving team oriented environment To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. 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Created: 2025-12-17