Standish Management, LLC is hiring: Senior Accountant in San Francisco

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Overview

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‑out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‑of‑Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for daily transactions
• Obtain approvals and make payments for routine expenses
• Record customer collections as they come in
• Perform payroll and COGS analysis
• Ensure agreement between bank balances and general ledger balances
• Create and perform monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close and monthly reporting
• Liaise with auditors and provide support for interim and annual audits
• Collaborate across teams and provide subsidiary support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software (NetSuite preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals