Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.
Job Title: Corporate Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of financial transactions within the general ledger, applying relevant US GAAP accounting principles and best practices
- Execute monthly close procedures within mandated timelines
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepaid expenses, receivables, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts, as well as, preparation of respective supporting workpapers and documentation; Prepare journal entries as needed
- Maintain fixed asset supporting schedules and ensure compliance with internal depreciation policies
- Contribute to process enhancement and development of best practices within Firm accounting systems, programs and procedures
- Assist with cash flow analysis and cash management
- Assist with periodic budget to actual reporting and analysis
- Ad hoc analysis and projects, such as expense reporting and analytics and annual audit support
Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
- 3-5 years of experience including general ledger and monthly close procedures; “Big Four” experience preferred
- Proficient in accounting software and Excel; familiarity with Oracle Netsuite a plus
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and team player
- Able to multitask and embrace changing priorities
