Senior Fund Accountant (Part-Time)

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Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Acquisitions Management, Affordable Housing, Asset Management, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, English Language, Equity Securities, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hair Styling, Investment Accounting, Investment Capital, Investment Funds, Journal Entries, Legal, Metrics, Private Funding, Public Accounting, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Returns Processing, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), State Laws and Regulations, Tax Credits, Tax Returns, Time Management
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Fund Accountant to join our team supporting a series of private equity funds with a focus on affordable housing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of fund general ledgers, journal entries, and reconciliations for capital activity and investment transactions.
  • Support the PEFA team in preparation of annual compliance reporting as required by the SEC.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Support the preparation and distribution of investor reporting packages, including capital account statements and financial performance summaries.
  • Contribute to the preparation of capital call and distribution notices in coordination with fund operations.
  • Assist with the coordination of annual audits and tax return processes, including supporting workpapers and auditor/tax requests.
  • Maintain accurate tracking of capital contributions, distributions, and commitments across multiple funds and entities.
  • Assist in updating and creating fund models for investment vehicles.
  • Participate in the preparation of key fund metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely and accurate data entry into fund accounting systems and subledgers (e.g., Yardi).
  • Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and legal teams to ensure financial accuracy of investment activity.
  • Stay current on accounting guidance relevant to investment funds and affordable housing programs (e.g., Investment fund accounting, HLBV accounting concepts).

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
  • 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in private equity, public accounting, or real estate investment.
  • Familiarity with fund accounting principles and financial reporting under US GAAP.
  • Exposure to affordable housing investments, tax credit structures, or HLBV modeling is a plus.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Company Confidential

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/