Portfolio Investment Accountant New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ

ISC’s team of Financial Services Recruiters are partnering with a well-established Investment Firm on a Portfolio Investment Accountant opportunity.

The organization is highly regarded as a leader in Commercial Real Estate and Investment Management with a well-recognized name, as well as a growing and diverse portfolio.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

The Portfolio Investment Accountant will assist with investment accounting and compliance firmwide, with an opportunity to give input to broader projects, improve & streamline processes and make an impact on the organization.

They’re looking for a well-rounded up-and-coming portfolio accountant with partnership accounting experience in a GAAP environment who can work a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office (in either their Manhattan or Jersey City locations).

Portfolio Investment Accountant Responsibilities Include :

• The opportunity to aid in the improvement of systems / implementation and streamlining of processes, while overseeing the Investment Accounting software platform (Total Return) in an autonomous and collegial environment.
• Assist with GL maintenance utilizing accrual based / income tax-based methods of accounting for substantial investment partnerships / funds.

Day-to-day functionality includes investment transaction / brokerage statement review, bank recon preparation, journal entry, document preparation.

• Complete income allocations and prepare investment management fees on both a monthly and annual basis.
• Month-end review and annual review of tax documents.
• Execute monthly reconciliation of marketable securities.
• Lead out on project management.
• Ensure successful operation of financial systems and monthly transaction uploads utilizing Total Return and Yardi.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Portfolio Investment Accountant Rewards - If you qualify for this opportunity, the Firm offers the below :

• The Accounting Team is Collaborative and dedicated.
• The Firm touts an excellent corporate culture including a friendly and exciting place to work with flexibility to work-from-home on Fridays.
• Opportunity to spearhead special projects and take ownership of firmwide investment accounting.
• High visibility and collaboration with internal leadership to make a key impact in the organization.

Portfolio Investment Accountant Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Finance (required).
• Advanced degree / professional license (preferred).
• Experience in the Public Accounting sector (preferred).
• 1+ years related experience (required).
• Aptitude to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Prior knowledge of investment banking (preferred).
• Excellent written / communication / presentation skills.
• Prior experience with Total Return investment accounting software (a plus).
• Experience with Yardi Voyager Real Estate Management software (a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Access (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge / application of Excel (required).
• Independent Project Management / Critical Thinking / Organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Productivity and Prioritization within a deadline-driven environment.

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