Employment Opportunities » Senior Reporting Accountant
Senior Reporting Accountant
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: August 28, 2014
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Main Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Under limited supervision, prepare and review annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, as required. Compile and review the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, cash flow, footnotes and additional schedules as required.
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Compile and advise on monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Form SLT and others.
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Contribute to strong regulatory reporting relationships through interactions with internal parties, client, regulators (SEC) and audit firm personnel.
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Writing and/or reviewing various reports related to engagements. Prepare adhoc reports for the client upon request. Troubleshoot Fund Accounting and client issues. Attend meetings and training to enhance knowledge.
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Ensure accuracy of footnote disclosures via review of legal documents governing the fund.
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Present to or exchange information internally, with clients and outside auditors. Coordinate yearend financial statement process.
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Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team members or supervisors.
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Work under limited supervision. Follow established procedures. Plan own work. Suggest methods and procedures for new work assignments, reviewing with supervisor for input or approval.
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Assist in development of training programs for accountants in all aspects of financial reporting and the alternative fund industry.
Education, Qualifications and Experience:
- Four to six years of asset management accounting experience in either an Accounting Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, Mutual Fund or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge.
- Previous Financial Statement Preparation experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with a minimum of 9 accounting credits.
- Excellent communication skills.
