Client Accountant – Fund Accounting

Job Description

Client Accountant-Fund Accounting-Entry Level | CSC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CSC, located in Livingston, NJ, with a hybrid work schedule requiring three days per week onsite. CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company with over 8,000 colleagues worldwide, providing knowledge-based solutions across more than 140 jurisdictions. This entry-level position is crucial for delivering superior fund administration services to private equity clients, ensuring their financial and compliance needs are met. The role directly contributes to CSC’s commitment to client success and operational excellence as “the business behind business.”

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Livingston, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$75000 yearly
• Team: CSC US Funds Solutions’ group, with a matrix reporting structure for client services
• Mission: Ensure superior client service by managing multiple client deliverables, specifically fund administration services for private equity funds.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges), Investran

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Financial statements and supporting schedules, adhering to GAAP and other applicable bases.
• Manage: Calculations for capital calls and distributions, including the preparation and distribution of associated letters.
• Conduct: Investor and compliance reporting to ensure regulatory adherence and stakeholder transparency.
• Engage: Daily with clients to provide support and facilitate service delivery.
• Execute: Internal responsibilities, such as maintaining status reports and tracking time.

The Must-Haves
• Background: BS Degree in Accounting. Entry-level position for a Staff Accountant.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience.
• Skills: Working knowledge of US GAAP; Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF/THEN, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, and named ranges; Professional verbal and written communication skills; Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; Ability to multi-task and perform tasks under strict deadlines.
• Bonus: CPA or CPA candidate preferred; Experience in portfolio/investment and partnership accounting a plus; Investran experience a plus.