Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing private equity organization in Boca Raton, Florida. This position will support core accounting operations across corporate entities and investment funds, with a focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting financial reporting, and helping drive a timely close process. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record accounting activity by preparing and posting journal entries for both corporate and fund-related transactions.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as cash, investments, accruals, and intercompany balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by organizing schedules, reviewing account activity, and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, investor reporting materials, and internal management reporting packages.
• Track fund activity including capital calls, distributions, fees, and allocation-related entries within the accounting records.
• Partner with internal teams to support investment valuation reporting and incorporate portfolio performance data into fund-level financial reporting.
• Help coordinate annual audit requests and provide supporting documentation for external auditors and other reporting stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with applicable U.S. accounting standards and support consistent documentation of accounting processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a similarly rigorous environment.
• Background with a large public accounting firm, including Big 4 or a sizeable regional firm, is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with general ledger accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Investran, or eFront.
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational ability, and close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility, along with exposure to private equity, venture capital, or fund accounting, is preferred.