Senior Associate, Private Markets

SS&C Technologies

Senior Associate, Private Markets fund accounting role at SS&C, delivering high-quality fund accounting services and collaborating with clients and auditors.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund accounting services, including preparation of work papers, financial reporting accuracy, and private equity fund administration. Proficient in GAAP and experienced in managing deadlines while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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Fund AccountingUS GAAPPrivate Equity ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Work Paper PreparationTransaction ProcessingBank ReconciliationJournal Entry ProcessingManagement Fee CalculationsAccrual AccountingCapital Activity TrackingInvestment Activity AnalysisAudit SupportGeneral Ledger Review

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline-OrientedVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Alternative InvestmentsReal AssetsFinancial ReportingInvestment TransactionsAccruals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of high-quality fund accounting services by preparing detailed work papers, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy across financial reporting and investment activity.
Collaborate closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams to meet deadlines, contribute to audits, and gain hands-on experience with private equity fund administration.
Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines
Prepare work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity
Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules
Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
Perform bank reconciliations and process journal entries
Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors
Actively interact with clients and counterparties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
2+ years’ experience in Accounting
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts
Experience focused on alternative investments funds, Private Equity/Real Assets experience
Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
Deadline-oriented with a strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a 401(k) plan with company match
paid time off
holidays
parental leave
professional development reimbursement opportunity