Staff Accountant

LHH is supporting a global private equity firm headquartered in Washington DC in their search for an Accountant to support the financial operations of the management company. This role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness across general ledger accounts
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, including account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Support internal reporting and analysis for senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Maintain intercompany transaction records and assist with allocations and reimbursements between entities
• Collaborate with fund accounting and operations teams to ensure alignment across financial systems
• Participate in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to external auditor inquiries
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and automation efforts within the accounting function
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
• Maintain a strong understanding of the firm’s structure and entities to support accurate reporting and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 1-3+ years of relevant accounting experience; experience in private equity or financial services preferred
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analytics tools is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Professional demeanor and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to will.cumings@lhh.com

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