Corporate Accountant - Financial Services (NYC)

Our client, a private investment firm in New York, is hiring a Corporate Accountant to join its small, collaborative accounting team. This is a hands-on role that owns the corporate books for the firm and its related entities, from the general ledger through month-end and quarter-end close, with exposure to private equity and real estate investment accounting. The finance function is making a significant push into AI and automation, so this person will help shape how the team’s processes work going forward.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Compensation: $115,000 to $135,000
Location: New York, New York (5 days / week onsite)
What You’ll DoOwn the general ledger and the monthly, quarterly and annual close for the firm and its related entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, allocations and balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare financial statements, management reporting packages and variance analysisRun intercompany accounting across entities, including charges, allocations, settlements and reconciliationsManage corporate expense accounting and accounts payable end to end, from invoice review and coding through vendor reconciliations and payment supportHandle cash-related accounting, including bank reconciliations, cash reporting and wire reviewSupport accounting for alternative investments, including capital calls, distributions, investment reconciliations and related reporting schedulesCoordinate external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests and resolving open itemsResearch and document accounting treatment for non-routine transactions under U.S. GAAPHelp document and strengthen internal controls, and contribute to process automation, systems and finance improvement projectsWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldCPA, or CPA exam parts passed and actively pursuing licensure3+ years of accounting experience in one of two forms: public accounting combined with corporate accounting, or corporate accounting at a financial services or investment firmDirect, hands-on ownership of the general ledger and the close processStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, account reconciliations, accounts payable and audit supportAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelAbility to explain accounting matters clearly to non-finance colleagues and senior stakeholdersSound judgment and strict discretion with confidential informationPreferredExperience in investment management, family office, private investment or real estate accountingPractical, day-to-day use of generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot) in accounting workExperience with an alternative investment accounting platformFamiliarity with IFRSInterest in process automation and accounting systems
The EnvironmentThis is a private investment firm with a small, collaborative accounting team. The team works closely with operations, tax, IT and investment colleagues across multiple offices. xzbcwsv The role is based in New York, NY and is fully in office.