Staff Fund Accountant | Private Investments (VC, PE & Real Estate)

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services’ client, located remotely within the Washington, DC Metro Area. Our client is a rapidly growing private investment firm focusing on venture capital, private equity, and real estate investments, providing diverse exposure. This organization has experienced significant expansion and is actively growing its finance and investment operations team to support its evolving investment platform. This Staff Fund Accountant role is crucial for supporting the daily accounting and financial operations of the firm’s diverse investment activities. It’s a highly visible position within a lean, entrepreneurial team, offering hands-on experience across various financial operations as the firm continues its expansion, valuing intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn as much as technical skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – Washington, DC Metro Area
• Pay: $65000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Reports to finance leadership within the Finance & Investment Operations team
• Mission: Supports the day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the firm’s investment activities, contributing to accurate financial records and reporting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accounting activities.
• Perform accurate account and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Support accounting and recordkeeping for investment entities.
• Prepare and coordinate wire and payment activity within established internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, demonstrating a working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts.
• Experience: Approximately 1-3 years of accounting or related financial experience is preferred; recent graduates with strong, hands-on internship experience will also be considered. Required exposure includes reconciliations, general ledger accounting, month-end close, accounts payable/cash activity, or financial reporting.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Bonus: Fund accounting, investment accounting, private equity, venture capital, or fund administration experience is a plus.