Associate Fund Accountant

Job Description

Associate Fund Accountant | CSC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CSC, located in Livingston, NJ, with a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office per week. CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company with over 8,000 colleagues across more than 140 jurisdictions worldwide. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting record maintenance for CSC’s clients, directly contributing to the company’s commitment to enabling businesses to run smoother and smarter.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Livingston, NJ
• Pay: $50000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: Owns the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records and financial reports for assigned clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, XIRR, named ranges), Investran

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare financial reports: Prepare and maintain accounting records, supporting schedules, and financial reports for assigned clients.
• Manage cash activity: Process and reconcile cash activity, including recording journal entries and preparing wire transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Record investments: Record and reconcile investment activity, such as purchases and sales, and interest accruals/income.
• Maintain documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers that fully reconcile and support the trial balance, and prepare IRS Form 1099.
• Support audits & efficiency: Support the year-end audit process, SOC 1 audit, and SBA exam, and participate in projects focused on improving operational efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred, or other degree with a strong foundation in accounting principles through relevant coursework.
• Experience: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, XIRR, and use of named ranges; strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach; attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Bonus: Experience in fund or partnership accounting; working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles; experience with Investran or similar fund accounting system(s).