Fund Accountant

Job Description

The Fund Accountant is responsible for timely, accurate accounting and reporting. They work closely with key service providers—including counterparties, the third-party administrator, and the custodian—as well as the broader accounting and operations team, while maintaining a high level of responsibility and autonomy over their assigned funds.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Track and process incoming capital calls, distributions, fund expense payments, payments to GEM, investor subscriptions, and redemptions

Assist with monthly and quarterly close process for assigned portions of overall GEM portfolio

Training and review of team’s offshore resources

Assist with portfolio activity and accounting, including recording monthly/quarterly NAVs, unfunded balances, capital calls, and distributions

Initiate and track wire approvals

Open and close accounts

• Reconcile with fund administrator, custodian(s), and external parties
• Generate monthly and quarterly statements for investors

Qualifications

Successful candidates will display traits inherent in GEM’s collegial and team-oriented culture, including enthusiasm, honesty, humility, integrity, and curiosity:

• CPA preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• 2-4 years of experience

Advanced Excel and other MS Office skills

Power user of team software and tools, including managing upgrades, updates, and/or enhancements

Exceptionally organized, with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records

• Familiarity and interest in using AI tools and emerging technology
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Working Conditions
• Position type – Full-time

Work schedule – Minimum 40 hours/week

Work location – Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) subject to manager discretion

Work environment – Office

Essential physical requirements – Ability to sit and work on a computer for an extended period

• Travel requirements – 10-20 percent depending on client needs
• Benefits
• Competitive, market-based compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Education assistance, including certification, membership reimbursements, and more
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Charitable donation match program
• Paid time off
• Team and company events