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Junior Finance & Accounting Analyst

scientech-research · New Jersey, United States

AccountingJunior LevelQuick applyfull-time23 days ago

About The Role

We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support recurring accounting workflows across the management company and funds. The role focuses on day-to-day execution and month-end close support—maintaining clean records, delivering reliable internal reporting, and improving process consistency over time.

(Requires 5 days onsite)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. MANAGEMENT COMPANY & FUND ACCOUNTING
  • Support month-end close activities and ensure close outputs are complete, accurate, and delivered on time, including:
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparation of internal reporting packages (e.g., P&L, balance sheet, key schedules)
  • Support recurring fund workflows such as expense allocations and reimbursement support (maintaining workpapers, gathering inputs, organizing documentation).
  • Assist with recurring fund calculations and fee-related support, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
  • Support AP/AR workflows including invoice tracking, payment coordination, and issue resolution across entities.
  • Assist with vendor-related administration such as onboarding, renewals tracking, invoice reviews, and approval workflows.
  • Maintain organized supporting documentation and help keep processes well-documented and repeatable.
  1. TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT
  • Monitor cash position and help maintain visibility into expected inflows/outflows across entities.
  • Support payment timing coordination, transfers, and cash planning views to ensure smooth execution.
  1. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
  • Support recurring and ad hoc operational analysis and internal KPI tracking.
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives for recurring finance operations work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role with hands-on close responsibilities.
  • Strong accounting fundamentals (reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements).
  • Strong Excel skills; comfortable handling structured datasets and performing analysis.

Preferred

  • Fund accounting experience or tax background (e.g., partnership/K-1 support, fund expense allocations, working with external tax providers).
  • Familiarity with process improvement and automation initiatives.

WORKING STYLE

  • High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
  • Able to balance recurring execution work with occasional analytical projects.
  • Proactive about improving documentation, controls, and process clarity.

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