Entry Level Fund Accountant

Job Description

Fund Accountant | Kaufman Rossin

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kaufman Rossin, located in Miami, FL. Kaufman Rossin is one of the top accounting firms in the country with over 700 employees, built on a “people first” foundation that prioritizes the development and well-being of its people. This role is crucial for Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services (KRAIS), directly contributing to the comprehensive fund administration services provided to alternative investment fund clients. As a privately owned and independent firm, Kaufman Rossin focuses on long-term client relationships and objective advisory, fostering an agile and collaborative culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Miami, FL

• Team: Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services (KRAIS)
• Mission: To provide comprehensive fund administration services, including portfolio accounting and investor services, to alternative investment fund clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Paxus

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Fund Accounting: Perform end-to-end portfolio fund accounting processes including fund transactions, reconciliations, valuations, corporate action processing, and the production of financial and investor statements.
• Produce NAV Reports: Prepare Net Asset Value (NAV) workpapers and reports, along with performance reports for use by investment managers, investors, and third parties.
• Draft Financial Statements: Prepare various financial statements such as the statement of assets and liabilities, schedule of net asset value per share, statement of operations, statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows.
• Account for Investments: Ensure accurate accounting for a diverse range of investments and securities including equities, fixed income, options, futures, private placements, private equity investments, and other derivative investments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level career professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, possessing an understanding of investments, securities, and financial markets.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, strong organizational and analytical skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and attentiveness to details with quick and accurate handling.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this entry-level position.
• Bonus: Experience at a fund administrator, internal operations for a hedge or private equity fund, or as an auditor to hedge or private equity funds; working knowledge of Bloomberg and Paxus; ability to work periodic overtime; bilingual in Spanish.