Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Location: New York City, NY (hybrid) or Union, NJ (hybrid)

Base salary: $63,000–$115,000 USD in New Jersey or $65,000–$115,000 USD in New York, plus potential discretionary bonus and/or equity awards.

Company

SS&C provides AI-powered technology and services for financial services and healthcare organizations, combining proprietary technology with industry expertise to support complex operations.

What you will do

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and maintain workpapers covering capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals.
• Update distribution waterfall and carried interest models, calculate management fees, and prepare supporting schedules.
• Analyze transaction documentation to determine investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements.
• Deliver accurate work within tight reporting deadlines and take ownership of key deliverables.
• Support year-end audits and collaborate with clients, internal teams, external auditors, legal counsel, and tax advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including hands-on experience with general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all organizational levels.

Nice to have

• CPA and/or MBA designation, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including private equity.
• Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, growth-driven environment with exposure to private markets and alternative investments.
• Work with industry experts, modern platforms, and large-scale enterprise environments.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.