StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $150 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program.  With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

Position Overview:

The Fund Accountant will support the day-to-day investment portfolio accounting of the Company’s US and International retail investment funds. The Fund Accountant will work closely with the Company’s Senior Fund Accountants, Accounting Managers, and General Partners (“GP”).

Essential Functions:

This hands-on, detail-oriented position will:

• Coordinate and summarize all communications with fund GPs including capital calls, distributions and amendments
• Track daily investment activity and new investment fundings and coordinate the payment process
• Updating SEC required assessments based on liquidity analyses
• Provide assistance with updates to portfolio management data (SPI) and weekly reconciliations
• Assist in monitoring the deal pipeline
• Perform operational due diligence for each new GP and investments
• Support the accounting team in the closing of transactions and the review of allocations
• Support various fund administrators and coordinate delivery of required reporting, etc.
• Summarize and track key portfolio attributes to perform analytical analyses
• Respond to sub-adviser and team member requests in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with daily work associated with accounting and reporting functions over investment portfolios
• Assist with preparation of monthly investment valuation
• Review daily valuation utilizing SPI and administrator reports and approve daily NAV
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
• One to three years of accounting or audit experience
• Previous experience with Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Astute attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines

Other Attributes:

• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment

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.

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint.  As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential.  Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.  

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.  

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  

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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