2-Year Staff Accountant

Basic information

Job Name:

2-Year Staff Accountant

Location:

Washington, DC

Line of Business:

Finance

Job Function:

Investor Services

Date:

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Position Summary

The Partnership Accounting - Operations team is responsible for the accounting operations of the funds within Carlyle's various segments. The Staff Accountant would generally be responsible for processing accounting transactions, answering investor inquiries, and supporting various department initiatives. This position will complete a two-year term on the Partnership Accounting team. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of accounting concepts, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

60% of time

• Fund Operations
• Assist with sending capital call and distribution notices to Investors
• Prepare partnership expense analysis and journal entries
• Record capital calls and distributions in Carlyle systems
• Prepare cash on hand analysis
• Prepare fund-level trial balances on a monthly basis
• Perform reconciliations of accounts presented in the fund-level financial statements
• Prepare reports as needed from Carlyle information systems
• Monitor and reconcile cash accounts for capital calls and distributions
• Assist in completing investment fundings and distributions to investors

30% of time

• Investor Correspondence
• Answer investors' questions regarding quarterly reports, transaction notices and statements
• Provide information on the various funds as requested

10% of time

• Work closely with other Carlyle departments
• Work with Operations and Treasury teams to verify records or coordinate transactions
• Compile and assist to analyze fund, investor, or portfolio company information as requested by various Carlyle teams

Qualifications

Education & Certificates

• Bachelor's Degree with GPA of 3.0 or above required.
• Accounting Major, or equivalent accounting work experience in addition to Bachelor's Degree in another field, required.
• CPA Candidate preferred.

Professional Experience

• Strong educational background in accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of private equity industry
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong team player with a positive attitude, detail-oriented and organized
• Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• Solid computer and financial systems skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Capable of working independently and in groups
• Proficiency in accounting and other Carlyle systems (training available)

Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $426 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 586 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2023. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we know that diverse teams perform better, so we seek to create a community where we continually exchange insights, embrace different perspectives and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage. That is why we are committed to growing and cultivating teams that include people with a variety of perspectives, people who provide unique lenses through which to view potential deals, support and run our business.