Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert • Fairfax, Virginia • Full Time • $65,000–$80,000 / year

Posted on Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Staff Fund Accountant | Private Investments (VC, PE & Real Estate
Investment Management | Remote | Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation: $65K-$80K annually

Our client is a rapidly growing private investment firm providing exposure to investments across venture capital, private equity, and real estate. The organization has experienced significant growth and is expanding its finance and investment operations team to support its growing investment platform.
Position Overview
The Staff Fund Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the firm's investment activities. This individual will work closely with the Finance & Investment Operations team and gain hands-on experience across accounting, investor reporting, transactional activity, and investment operations.
This is a highly visible position within a lean, entrepreneurial team. Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are equally important as technical accounting experience.
Key Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and support general ledger accounting activities
Perform account and bank reconciliations
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Support accounting and recordkeeping for investment entities
Prepare and coordinate wire and payment activity within established internal controls
Assist with investor statements, reporting, and documentation requests
Respond professionally to routine investor inquiries
Support K-1 documentation and related investor requests
Assist with investment and transaction closing activities
Support audit, tax, filing, and regulatory processes
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc accounting and investment operations needs
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, systems, and automation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred
Approximately 1-3 years of accounting or related financial experience preferred
Recent graduates with strong, hands-on internship experience will also be considered
Working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts
Exposure to reconciliations, general ledger accounting, month-end close, AP/cash activity, or financial reporting
Fund accounting, investment accounting, private equity, venture capital, or fund administration experience is a plus, but not required
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn

Location
This position is fully remote; however, candidates must be located within the greater Washington, DC / Northern Virginia / DMV area.
The organization maintains a strong local team culture with periodic opportunities for in-person meetings, team events, and collaboration.

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