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Goldman Sachs

Feb 27

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Dallas

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Strong accounting background, including booking journal entries, performing account reconciliation, and performing account analysis
  • Strong Excel skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize and manage his/her workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception
  • 0-3 years of experience; Public Accounting preferable
  • Experience with debt and equity investments
  • Experience with private equity funds
  • Partnership accounting experience
  • Experience in accounting for foreign currency transactions
  • General ledger experience
  • Managerial experience in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages, including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
  • Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, management fee analysis, cash flow analysis, and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.
  • Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity, investment activity, currency purchases/exchanges, swap settings, debt payments, fund expenses, and investor contributions and distributions.
  • Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments, accruals, and other transactions.

FAQs

What does a Fund Accounting Analyst do in this role?

In this role, a Fund Accounting Analyst works closely with the firm's businesses to measure and accurately report the profitability of complex products, services, and businesses globally. They provide critical analysis to ensure the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate and meet financial control and reporting obligations. The analyst is responsible for profit and loss reporting, independent valuation, capital analysis, and financial reporting.

What skills and qualifications are required for a Fund Accounting Analyst position?

A Fund Accounting Analyst should have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity, and come from diverse academic backgrounds. Strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are important qualifications for this role. Previous experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or related fields may also be required.

What are the key responsibilities of a Fund Accounting Analyst?

The key responsibilities of a Fund Accounting Analyst include measuring and reporting the profitability of complex products, services, and businesses, conducting profit and loss reporting and analysis, performing independent valuation, analyzing capital, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The analyst works closely with the firm's businesses to provide critical analysis and meet financial control and reporting obligations.

What career development opportunities are available for Fund Accounting Analysts?

Fund Accounting Analysts have the opportunity to gain expertise in different areas of the firm's businesses, develop analytical and financial reporting skills, and progress towards more senior roles within the firm. They may have the opportunity to work on global projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and advance their career in the finance industry. Professional development and training programs are also available to support career growth and advancement.

Goldman Sachs

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.