Fund Accounting Specialist, Private Equity & Real Estate Fund Services (Exempt) recruitment
J.P. Morgan Private Equity Fund Services offers high quality outsourced administration and banking services to private equity firms and institutional investors.
J.P. Morgan enables private equity managers and institutional investors to focus on building wealth - while we take care of all their administrative needs.J.P. Morgan has the people, processes, and technology to deliver a full suite of services.
The Private Equity Fund Services group has over 200 highly skilled professionals with decades of experience in private equity accounting and operations with
offices in New York, London, Jersey (Channel Islands), Sydney, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco.
J.P. Morgan has invested in a market-leading technology solution to be able to service clients in a secure, confidential environment with strong controls.
Job Responsibilities:Maintain books and records for Private Equity Fund clientsBook and review all investment and fund related journal entries (e.g. purchases, sales, stock splits, interest, capital calls, and distributions) for specific fundsOrganize and prepare journal entry supporting documentation for review by Core Accounting SupervisorPrepare bank reconciliations for cash accounts on a monthly basisAssist in the monthly/quarterly close for various funds and completion of related control documentationAssist on various ad-hoc projects throughout the month (investor reporting and other miscellaneous client requests)
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting
Up to 3 years of accounting experience, private equity Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g., Investran) a plusHigh level of proficiency in ExcelMust be extremely organized and able to multitaskMust be motivated and innovative and willing to explore new ways to enhance a processMust be a self-starter, proactiveAble to be assertive/persistent when necessary
Excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong follow-through/finisher