Job Description
Private Credit Fund Accountant Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the monthly and quarterly close for private credit funds, including preparation and review of the general ledger, trial balance, and supporting schedules; Oversee the preparation of schedules to support the general ledger balances reported in the financial statements; Communicate directly with the General Partners and respond promptly to their requests to provide them with the information they require; Review and approve accounting for loan originations, purchases, sales, and paydowns, including trade date vs. settle date considerations where applicable; Oversee the calculation and recording of interest income, paid-in-kind (PIK) income, original issue discount (OID)/premium accretion, and amortization Interact with auditors and provide them with reports/support to assist them during the audit; Ability to multi-task between different tasks, client deliverables and internal demands throughout the day; Review borrowing base reporting and lender compliance deliverables where funds utilize subscription lines, warehouse facilities, or leverage structures; Understand and interpret fund governing documents (LPA, credit agreements, side letters) Qualifications 3 – 5+ years' (relevant) experience in Accounting or related field; Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred; Strong technical knowledge of private credit instruments and related accounting concepts (e.g., interest accruals, PIK, OID/premium, amortized cost vs. fair value Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of FIS HFPM or other partnership accounting software a plus; Ability to multitask,