Partnership Accountant

We are looking for someone to join our Partnership Accounting team to support the accounting for our members’ capital and related accounts. Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Calculating distributable income and reviewing quarterly statements
• Maintaining timely and accurate records of member capital and loans
• Preparing member draws and distributions and the accounting for all partner-related activity
• Reconciling monthly charges to specific member general ledger accounts, including tax withholdings
• Communicating quarterly estimates to member and investor accountants
• Coordinating all investment documentation, and tracking investment data and performance
• Assisting with capital projections and analyses
• Preparing annual income and capital work papers for the Tax team, along with supporting schedules for external auditors
• Standardizing processes and automating monthly income and capital allocations
• Providing excellent service to the members, which includes timely and accurate information and communicating in a professional and courteous manner
• Documenting processes and driving improvements and efficiencies by partnering with other teams to establish best practices for partnership accounting

This role provides a great introduction to Jane Street’s accounting function and an opportunity to collaborate with Legal, Tax, and other teams across the firm. Getting the details right on our team is extremely important, and we take pride in our ability to stay on schedule without sacrificing accuracy or quality. 

We execute at a high level and you will have room to grow your skills, try new things, and think critically about ways to improve current processes on the team. Your ideas and solutions will make the team stronger and prepare us for our next phase of growth.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in public accounting or finance
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to build strong relationships across various groups within the firm
• Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude to resolve issues
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Able to handle competing priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Mature, trustworthy, and discreet with confidential information
• Fluency in English required