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Accountant - Alternative Investment Accounting

The Third Group

Henrico, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investment Accounting, Loan Review, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Portfolio Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Henrico, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant – Alternative Investment Accounting to join a premier financial services and investment organization. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the accounting, reporting, and internal controls for a large-scale Alternative Assets portfolio.

This position offers a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to deepen their expertise in investment accounting, internal controls, and technology-driven process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounting & Reporting: Support accurate U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting for the organization’s Alternative Assets investment portfolio.
  • Portfolio Analysis: Perform core accounting functions including general ledger reconciliations, transaction reviews, loan pricing analysis, real estate owned (REO) accounting, and financial statement preparation.
  • Internal Controls & SOX: Assist in maintaining SOX controls documentation, evaluating risk, and reviewing operational processes to ensure a strong control environment.
  • Process & Technology Redesign: Evaluate accounting system outputs, research accounting guidance, and collaborate on strategic business process and technology improvement initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal Finance and Investment teams across product lines to support strategic decision-making and efficient delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field required.
  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of U.S. GAAP and/or U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting experience.
  • Certifications: CPA preferred (or active CPA candidate).
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting/ERP systems.
  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving ability, excellent written/verbal communication, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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