TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Sr. Accountant
TechNexus Venture Collaborative, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
TechNexus Venture Collaborative (TechNexus) helps leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs work together to create new business models, revenue streams, products, and markets. A first-of-its-kind Venture Collaborative, TechNexus combines capital investment, incubation, and collaboration to provide an unfair advantage. Since 2007, TechNexus has accelerated business opportunities between dozens of leading corporations and more than 600 startups, and is among the most active venture investors in the US. For more information, please visit
www.technexus.com .We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Accountant to join our finance team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. TechNexus has a small nimble team and entrepreneurial roll-up-your-sleeves culture, thus being a self-starter that thrives in an independent yet collaborative work environment with a “can-do” attitude is a must. This is an individual contributor role. Below is a non-exhaustive list of key responsibilities.Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate financial records, keeping track of fund investments, and ensuring accounting transactions are completed on time.Prepare consolidated accounts, investor reporting, periodic Net Asset Value calculations, and year-end financial statements.Prepare regulatory reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis.Manage stakeholders, such as fund donors, and follow up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and publish them on time.Reconcile accounts, and handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.Perform financial audits and ensure financial records are accurate.Assist the Director of Finance in preparing organizational budgets and forecasts and assist department leaders with departmental budgets.Ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures, as well as financial policies and regulations.Communicate relevant accounting/finance findings with senior management.Perform daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.Collaborate with external partners to assist in the preparation of tax returns, annual audits, and other regulatory filings.Education, Experience and Knowledge Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Three to five years of accounting experience. Previous experience in Fund Accounting desired.Strong knowledge of GAAP and understanding of the U.S. Taxation. Advanced Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.Experience using accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, SAP, Oracle, Syft).Key Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work with minimum supervision.Good written and verbal communication skills.Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to break down complex information into smaller, manageable parts to understand the relationships between them.Learning orientation with the ability to quickly learn from mistakes and make improvements.Takes accountability and embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting self-motivation, persistence, and dependability.$75,000 - $85,000 a year
Compensation:
$85,000 annually, plus up to 15% bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr
www.technexus.com .We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Accountant to join our finance team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. TechNexus has a small nimble team and entrepreneurial roll-up-your-sleeves culture, thus being a self-starter that thrives in an independent yet collaborative work environment with a “can-do” attitude is a must. This is an individual contributor role. Below is a non-exhaustive list of key responsibilities.Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate financial records, keeping track of fund investments, and ensuring accounting transactions are completed on time.Prepare consolidated accounts, investor reporting, periodic Net Asset Value calculations, and year-end financial statements.Prepare regulatory reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Analyze fund performance on a daily and monthly basis.Manage stakeholders, such as fund donors, and follow up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and publish them on time.Reconcile accounts, and handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.Perform financial audits and ensure financial records are accurate.Assist the Director of Finance in preparing organizational budgets and forecasts and assist department leaders with departmental budgets.Ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures, as well as financial policies and regulations.Communicate relevant accounting/finance findings with senior management.Perform daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.Collaborate with external partners to assist in the preparation of tax returns, annual audits, and other regulatory filings.Education, Experience and Knowledge Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Three to five years of accounting experience. Previous experience in Fund Accounting desired.Strong knowledge of GAAP and understanding of the U.S. Taxation. Advanced Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.Experience using accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, SAP, Oracle, Syft).Key Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work with minimum supervision.Good written and verbal communication skills.Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to break down complex information into smaller, manageable parts to understand the relationships between them.Learning orientation with the ability to quickly learn from mistakes and make improvements.Takes accountability and embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting self-motivation, persistence, and dependability.$75,000 - $85,000 a year
Compensation:
$85,000 annually, plus up to 15% bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr