The Management Company division of Standish Management is looking for a Sr. Accounting Specialist to add to our team! In this role you will do accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties for accounts payable and receivable
• Book journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger
• Reconcile credit cards and expense reports
• Assist with monthly or quarterly reporting requirements
• Prepare 1099s and provide support for federal, state and local tax compliance
• Maintain various web-based accounting platforms
• Work on ad hoc requests from the client

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3-4 years of accounting and general ledger experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic

Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions
• Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance
• Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements
• Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities
• Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls
• Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners
• Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers
• Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus)
• Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team and individually

Benefits Include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
• 401K eligibility after 3 months
• Flexible Vacation Plan
• Sick Time Accrual Plan
• 8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure
• We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”  

*Compensation range: $70,000-80,000  annually. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.