Early-Career Accountant – VC/PE Accounting

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Capital Search Group

The Tone:
This is a mostly remote early-career role, supporting a financial services client based in Vienna, VA, with occasional visits to the office required. The client is actively seeking a motivated individual who possesses a genuine interest and excitement for the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors. This position is vital for maintaining smooth day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and providing crucial support during key financial reporting periods like month-end close and audit preparation. The successful Junior Accountant will play an important role in the operational efficiency of the finance department and will engage in direct communication with investors, requiring excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career Accountant
• Location: Hybrid – Vienna, VA (mostly remote with occasional office visits)
• Pay: $70,000–$80,000 yearly
• Mission: To accurately execute daily accounting operations, facilitate timely financial closes, ensure meticulous audit preparation, and maintain clear communication with investors for a financial services client.
• Tech Stack: ERP system exposure, Advanced Excel skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Daily Operations: Execute comprehensive day-to-day accounting operations, including the precise handling of various financial transactions and record-keeping.
• Transaction Processing: Prepare and post journal entries accurately, ensuring all financial activities are correctly documented and categorized. This also involves diligently processing ACH and wire payments.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform thorough and regular reconciliation of various financial accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data integrity.
• Month-End Close Support: Actively assist the finance team with month-end close activities, contributing to the timely and accurate completion of financial statements.
• Audit & Investor Relations: Contribute to the preparation of necessary documentation and reports for financial audits, and utilize excellent communication skills to effectively interact with investors as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a mandatory educational requirement for this early-career accountant position. Candidates must also demonstrate an enthusiasm for the Venture Capital and Private Equity financial services industry.
• Experience: A minimum of one year (1+) of direct experience in day-to-day accounting operations is essential. This experience must encompass practical skills in preparing journal entries, processing ACH and wire transactions, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end close procedures, and contributing to audit preparation.
• Skills: Exceptional communication skills are critical for this role, specifically to facilitate clear and professional interaction with investors. This includes both written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Candidates with demonstrated proficiency in Advanced Excel functions and prior exposure to or experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems will be highly regarded.