Corporate Accountant (Private Equity) at Atlantic Group

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Job Overview – Corporate Accountant (Private Equity) Compensation: $90,000 – $150,000/year + bonus Location: New York, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) Atlantic Group is hiring a Corporate Accountant (Private Equity) in New York, NY for our client, supporting management company accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger operations within an investment management environment. This role focuses on month-end close, account reconciliations, expense allocations, and financial analysis while supporting budgeting and audit activities. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel skills, and experience in public accounting, private equity, or asset management. Responsibilities as the Corporate Accountant (Private Equity): • General Ledger Accounting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly close processes. • Financial Reporting: Assist with management company financial statements, departmental reporting, and financial analysis. • Expense Allocations: Prepare and reconcile expense allocations, intercompany transactions, and fund-related charges across multiple entities. • Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgeting, financial forecasts, and budget-to-actual variance analysis. • Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit schedules, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with internal accounting controls and financial reporting requirements. • Accounting Operations: Support cash transactions, accounts payable, and accounting process improvements while maintaining accurate financial records. Qualifications for the Corporate Accountant (Private Equity): • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. • Experience: 2+ years of general accounting, corporate accounting, or public accounting experience is required, preferably within private equity or asset management. • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting is required, with knowledge of private equity structures and fund expense allocations preferred. • Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions, are required, with NetSuite, ERP systems, and expense management software experience preferred. • Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities independently are required. Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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Job Overview – Corporate Accountant (Private Equity)
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Responsibilities as the Corporate Accountant (Private Equity):
General Ledger Accounting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly close processes.
Financial Reporting: Assist with management company financial statements, departmental reporting, and financial analysis.
Expense Allocations: Prepare and reconcile expense allocations, intercompany transactions, and fund-related charges across multiple entities.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgeting, financial forecasts, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit schedules, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with internal accounting controls and financial reporting requirements.
Accounting Operations: Support cash transactions, accounts payable, and accounting process improvements while maintaining accurate financial records.
Qualifications for the Corporate Accountant (Private Equity):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Experience: 2+ years of general accounting, corporate accounting, or public accounting experience is required, preferably within private equity or asset management.

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Compensation: $90,000 – $150,000/year + bonus
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting is required, with knowledge of private equity structures and fund expense allocations preferred.
Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions, are required, with NetSuite, ERP systems, and expense management software experience preferred.

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