Fund Accounting Analyst

Wilshire is dedicated to helping investors improve their financial outcomes through customized portfolio solutions. They are seeking a Fund Accounting Analyst to join their Alternatives Operations team, where the role involves maintaining fund cash balances, preparing financial statements, and assisting with investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fund cash balances and monitor daily cash activity ensuring differences/issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Perform daily cash analysis (i.e. prepare cash position and forecast reports)
• Assist in preparation of financial statement
• Review the underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Follow through capital calls and distributions from underlying investments in a timely manner
• Responsible for posting activity to the general ledger, coordinating payment of expenses and maintaining supporting documentation
• Ensure that appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions is applied
• Respond to and resolve investor and investment queries in relation to administrative issues
• Assist Investor Relations in the maintenance of accurate contact information for all investors and investments
• Assist with other fund administration, such as data entry, scanning, and filing documents
• Assist in the quarterly client reporting process and mailings
• Assist with year-end audit
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed

Skills

• BA/BS in accounting or related major
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in investment operations/ private equity
• Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication desired
• Excellent quantitative/analytical ability and Excel skills desired
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Candidate must be collaborative, a reliable team player, self-motivated, and possess strong integrity and professionalism
• Candidate must be open-minded with a high willingness to learn
• Fund accounting background preferred
• CPA license (active or inactive) or CPA candidate preferred
• Public accounting background including Big-4 exposure preferred

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
• CFA and other professional membership reimbursement
• And more

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