Associate, Private Equity Accountant

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist Fund operations to join Private Equity Team. This role is located in New York, NY ( 4 days in office expectation).

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Conduct accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Perform complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes, and specialist review functions.
• Provide input into methodologies and review the work of more junior team members.
• Guide and review work related to cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts or transactions, resolving reconciliation issues for atypical transactions.
• Draft and review reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds.
• Regularly interact with clients to answer questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
• Assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices.
  

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of total work experience preferred.
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• May have people management responsibilities in some geographies.