Senior Associate, Private Markets Accounting

Job Title: Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund AccountingLocation: NYC (hybrid)

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About the RoleStep into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.
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 Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial recordsDeliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverablesPrepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accrualsUpdate and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precisionCalculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedulesAnalyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirementsSupport the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditorsBuild strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery
Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparationStrong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principlesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suiteHighly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlinesProven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization
What Sets You Apart CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private EquityFamiliarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization
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