General Ledger Accountant

Full Time
Dublin, Ireland
10 months ago

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 $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 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.

The Accountant in Dublin is a member of the corporate accounting team and supports the general day-to-day accounting for the company, with a focus on StepStone Group’s Private Debt entity, a subsidiary of StepStone Group LP

Essential Job Functions:

The position requires a detail-oriented, proactive, and team-oriented individual who is comfortable performing a variety of administrator functions in various corporate accounting software. 

Specific duties include:

  • Assist with completion of  monthly account reconciliations for StepStone Group Private Debt including: manage and reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, deposits, and lease schedules, among other areas.
  • Reconcile intercompany account balances
    • Support monthly and quarterly invoicing of intercompany and intracompany balances
  • Assist with multi-currency treasury activities, including but not limited to:
    • Prepare wires and payment batches
    • Monitor and reconcile cash balances
  • Prepare and enter journal entries to support month-end activities
  • Review, Process,and record vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements
  • Ensure compliance within SOX environment
  • Assist with continuous process improvements
  • Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
  • Assist with central bank reporting

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Three to five years of professional accounting experience
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA or CPA is a plus
  • Prior experience working with multiple entities, global offices and foreign currencies preferred

Other Desired Skills/Attributes:

  • General knowledge of GAAP (IFRS and US GAAP) and financial reporting concepts
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality of client, investment, and company information
  • Acute attention to accuracy and detail
  • Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
  • High proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
  • Ability to learn and effectively use new programs, Oracle- NetSuite, Concur, and Blackline experience a plus 

 

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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