Fund Accountant – GP Fund Solutions

Job Description

Fund Accountant | GP Fund Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at GP Fund Solutions, offering a hybrid work schedule following a probation period. GPFS is a growing, people-first fund administrator providing essential services to clients across the US, UK, and EU. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture that champions real career growth, supported by robust training plans, a CPA reimbursement program, and comprehensive benefits designed to invest in your future. As a Fund Accountant, you will play a significant role in driving client success, ensuring robust support for investors, and cultivating strong, lasting relationships, all while advancing your own professional journey within this supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid

• Mission: This role is critical for providing meticulous financial accounting, managing treasury operations, and supporting capital activity processes to ensure accurate reporting and responsive investor services for GPFS clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Cloud-based accounting platform tailored to the investment industry

What You’ll Actually Do
• Treasury Management: Oversee comprehensive treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, processing disbursements, and generating detailed cash reporting for investment funds.
• Journal Entry Administration: Accurately enter and meticulously maintain all necessary journal entries within a specialized cloud-based accounting platform tailored to the investment industry.
• Financial Reporting & GAAP: Prepare essential quarterly fund workpapers and contribute to the delivery of accurate financial reporting packages and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements.
• Investor & Capital Activity Support: Develop, review, and respond to mail merge communications and investor inquiries, while providing crucial support and review for all capital activity processes, including capital calls, allocations, and distributions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires an entry-level professional who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related academic field, providing the essential theoretical foundation for fund administration.
• Experience: Candidates should possess 0 or more years of accounting experience, making this an ideal opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to begin their career in investment fund accounting.
• Skills: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is critical, including Excel for financial data manipulation, Word for document preparation, Outlook for professional communication, and Teams for internal collaboration.