Alternative Investments Accountant

U.S. Bank

Alternative Investments Accountant providing accounting and investor servicing for hedge funds and private equity funds. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing fund accounting functions.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $66,640 - $78,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accounting, administration, and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds, and closed-end registered products
Calculate net asset value(s) and disseminate financial and performance information to the investment advisor and their investors
Ensure all fund accounting functions are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Record trade information, income/expense activity and apply valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system
Enter and reconcile all investor contributions and withdrawals in the partnership accounting system
Allocate fund level profits to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements
Review and coordinate fund expense analysis and expense processing
Prepare fund financial statements, audit, and tax schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a business-related field, or equivalent work experience
One to two years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting
PCS (Investran) and Cascade knowledge a plus
Thorough knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisportfolio accountingnet asset value calculationGAAPexpense analysisfinancial statement preparationaudit preparationtax schedule preparation

Soft Skills

problem solvingtime managementinterpersonal communicationverbal communicationwritten communication