Investment Fund Accountant

Job Description

Investment Fund Accountant | Baker Tilly US

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Baker Tilly, located in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, providing services across major regions of the U.S. and in global financial centers with 43,000 professionals and $5.2 billion in worldwide revenue. This role is crucial for supporting the administration and operations of investment funds within the Capital Formation team, ensuring accurate financial management and strong client relationships for the firm’s diverse clientele.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greater Tampa Bay Area
• Pay: $54900–$90800 yearly
• Team: Capital Formation team
• Mission: This person will ensure the efficient administration and operation of investment funds, maintaining accurate records and fostering strong client relationships.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Investran (or similar fund administration, CRM, or investor reporting platforms)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Operations: Support the day-to-day administration and operations of various investment funds.
• Track Capital Activity: Track and monitor investor capital contributions, fund disbursements, distributions, and overall cash activity.
• Maintain Records: Maintain accurate investor, fund, and transaction records, along with all necessary supporting documentation.
• Assist Accounting & Reporting: Assist with fund accounting activities, including account reconciliations, expense tracking, general ledger review, and the preparation of periodic investor and fund reporting.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact for fund managers and investors, addressing inquiries and providing timely updates on investments and fund activity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This is an early-career position focused on investment fund accounting.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional experience in fund administration, fund accounting, financial services, investor relations, banking, or general accounting.
• Skills: Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements, strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-service orientation, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Experience with investment funds, private equity, real estate, alternative investments, investor servicing, GAAP principles, EB-5 investments, USCIS requirements, SEC investment fund regulations, or platforms like Investran.