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 preparing financial statements for funds.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeEdison • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,905 - $89,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Alternative Investments Associates and Accountants work as part of a team responsible for providing accounting, administration and investor servicing for hedge funds, private equity funds and closed-end registered products.
Individuals calculate net asset value(s) and disseminate financial and performance information to the investment advisor and their investors.
Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are in completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Records trade information, income/expense activity and applies valuation of securities in the portfolio accounting system.
Enters and reconciles all investor contributions and withdrawals in the partnership accounting system.
Allocates fund level profits to individual investors for preparation and distribution of investor statements.
Reviews and coordinates fund expense analysis and expense processing.
Prepares 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
Two to five years of related experience, preferably in portfolio/partnership accounting
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 calculationGAAPfund accountingfinancial statement preparationaudit schedulestax schedulesexpense analysis

Soft Skills

problem solvingtime managementinterpersonal communicationverbal communicationwritten communication