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 The Accounts Payable Accountant is a member of the fund accounting team and is responsible for assisting with the centralized accounts payable process across StepStone funds. This is a hands-on position that will require day to day processing of accounts payable items. This position works closely with the fund accounting, legal and corporate accounting teams, third-party fund administrators and outside vendors. This position will also support the team with various treasury and tax related items.

The position requires a hands-on, proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual. Further, this position requires excellent Excel skills and experience processing large amounts of data while meeting tight deadlines.

Responding to and tracking responses to the shared AP inbox Processing invoices received

• Obtain the appropriate approvals
• Determine the appropriate coding and allocation of invoices to fund
• Review invoices against contracts and engagement letters from outside vendors
• Prepare invoice uploads and enter information into accounting software
• Bill Funds and entities for AP expense reimbursements
• Prepare reporting for internal and external teams review
• Reconcile open invoices with vendors
• Resolve questions and issues as they arise
• Prepare wire templates and wires
• Assist with preparation of 1099s

Perform month-end close activities, including but not limited to:

• Post payments from funds and payments to vendors
• Assist with journal entry preparation and posting

Assist with accurate and timely completion of accounts payable month-end closing process

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• Solid foundation in accounts payable procedures and strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
• QuickBooks experience a plus
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines

Salary Range - $65,000 - $75,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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