Associate Fund Accountant – Entry Level

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We’re serious about Building. We’re a team that cares - about investors, about sponsors, and about each other. Building something great is never easy. We encounter obstacles. We face challenges. Things can sometimes feel chaotic. And because we build together, intentionally engaging our shared core values to build an inspiring culture, we enjoy our work - even when it’s hard. 

Our scale-up environment is ideal for people who are eager to dig in, navigating complexity and ambiguity in a productive, and positively impactful way. If this is you, we’d love to support your candidacy.

Role Summary

The Associate Fund Accountant is an entry-level role that participates in accounting operations of the company’s (29) private real estate investment funds (the “Funds”), including one registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1940, and Private Managed Accounts (“PMA”), including the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, supporting fund operations, tax compliance, and audits, and identifying opportunities to use technology to automate processes. The funds and PMA are part of the company’s Investment Product Development and Management organization. This role reports directly to the Fund Accounting Manager and will be pivotal to the growth of the company. 

**This is a remote role but preferred locations are Austin, TX or Portland, OR.**

The Success You’ll Build

• Prepare periodic financial reports to investors and assist managers with management and Board reports
• Manage and reconcile Fund cash, including escrows, reserves, capital calls, and distributions
• Reconcile and manage the calculation of quarterly distributions to investors
• Maintain all private Fund general ledgers, account reconciliations, cashbook entries, and accruals
• Support the quarter-end close and audit requests
• Provide supporting schedules to third-party tax provider for Fund tax filing requirements such as Schedule K-1 and Form 1099 filings and REIT qualification tests
• Create quarterly reporting statements for the Fund investors
• Collaborate with other teams to identify, design, and implement process improvements

The Experiences and Competencies Necessary to Succeed

• Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, or similar field
• Demonstrated technical and operational accounting knowledge of investment fund accounting
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Desire and ability to take ownership of all accounting for multiple investment funds that are growing rapidly
• Passion for the application of technology to streamline processes
• Proficient in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Nimble and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated and able to work independently

CrowdStreet Benefits

We pay employee premiums for comprehensive health care including dental, vision, life and disability insurance. We also provide flexible PTO (take what you need!), family leave, 401K matching, a stipend to support remote work, and a culture created through shared core values. Learn more about our benefits here.

About CrowdStreet

CrowdStreet is a commercial real estate investing platform where accredited investors access what has traditionally been institutional, exclusive real estate investments. This platform allows commercial real estate firms to raise capital from a pool beyond their institutional partners. A disruptor in our industry, CrowdStreet was named the Best Overall Real Estate Crowdfunding Site by Investopedia for three years in a row. By combining our team’s commercial real estate investment expertise with our proprietary technology, CrowdStreet gives individual investors direct access to a range of investment opportunities and all the online tools needed to manage those investments. As of 02.07.2024, thousands of investors have invested over $4.3 billion in more than 790 projects. Disclosures: https://crwd.st/2VIJgo3 

Learn more at www.crowdstreet.comCrowdStreet, Inc. (“CrowdStreet”) offers investment opportunities on its website (the “CrowdStreet Marketplace”). Broker dealer services in connection with an investment are offered through CrowdStreet Capital LLC (“CrowdStreet Capital”), a broker dealer registered with FINRA and a member of SIPC.

At CrowdStreet, inclusion, equity, and diversity are necessary to achieving our goals. Our differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring a variety of knowledge that makes us collectively smarter and better able to compete. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing a diverse staff and engaging in the work that makes that possible.

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