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Job description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Private Equity & Hedge Funds
Locations: New York, NY (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid)
About the Role
Support the delivery of high-quality fund accounting services across both private equity and hedge fund clients. In this role, you'll prepare and review fund accounting deliverables, process investment and investor activity, and support financial reporting. You'll work closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams while gaining broad exposure to multiple alternative investment strategies.
Why Join SS&C
SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.
You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.
How You Will Make an Impact
Deliver accurate and timely fund accounting work within established client deadlines
Prepare and review work papers, general ledgers, and supporting schedules
Process private equity capital calls, distributions, management fees, and investment activity
Update distribution waterfall and carried interest calculations
Process hedge fund subscriptions, redemptions, income, expenses, and investment activity
Prepare and review NAV calculations and investor allocations
Perform cash, position, and bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries
Review transaction documentation and understand the accounting impact of investment activity
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
Support year-end audits in collaboration with clients, auditors, and internal teams
Interact directly with clients and counterparties, including auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, and investment managers
Assist with new fund launches, client onboarding, and other accounting projects
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
2+ years of accounting experience
Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Private Markets, or other alternative investment strategies
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and investment accounting concepts
Experience preparing general ledgers, work papers, reconciliations, and financial statements
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills
What Sets You Apart
Experience working with both private equity and hedge fund structures
Knowledge of investment partnerships, allocations, waterfalls, and NAV calculations
Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Geneva, or similar systems
CPA or CFA designation
Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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