Management Company Senior Accounting Specialist at Standish… · Seattle

Summary: Standish Management, LLC is a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to handle accounting for the management companies of various venture capital and private equity funds. Responsibilities: - Perform duties for accounts payable and receivable - Book journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger - Reconcile credit cards and expense reports - Assist with monthly or quarterly reporting requirements - Prepare 1099s and provide support for federal, state and local tax compliance - Maintain various web-based accounting platforms - Work on ad hoc requests from the client - Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions - Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance - Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements - Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities - Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls - Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners - Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers - Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance - 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role - Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel - Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts - Attention to detail - Ability to multitask - Ability to work in a team and individually Preferred Qualifications: - 3-4 years of accounting and general ledger experience - Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software - Ability to effectively communicate to team members - Strong organizational skills and work ethic Required Skills: Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Statements Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Nice-to-Have Skills: Multitasking Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options, Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans, 401K eligibility after 3 months, Flexible Vacation Plan, Sick Time Accrual Plan, 8-10 standard holidays along with year-end office closure, We provide a flexible work environment for all employees. Employees can choose to be classified as “flex remote” or “flex office”