Basic information
Job Name:
Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Location:
Washington, DC
Line of Business:
Finance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting
The Carlyle Group
Accounting & Finance
Washington, USA
USD 75k-85k / year
Posted on May 8, 2025
Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for reconciling all cash-related activities for Carlyle’s general partner (GP) entities, as well as the public and other consolidated entities. They will also be sharing the responsibility of managing the team’s group email inbox (GPILP), which includes processing cash transfers for capital calls and distributions related to the GP commitments. This position will work closely with various internal teams (such as Banking Operations, Treasury and Internal Coinvestment) to reconcile cash accounts, problem solve any timing issues and properly book journal entries related to GP cash movements. They will also assist with the monthly and quarterly closing of the general ledgers, help process carried interest distributions and provide overall accounting/administrative support to the team.
Responsibilities
Cash activities – 40%
- Pull PeopleSoft Reports (and bank statements) to complete reconciliation of daily cash activity per for all the GLBUs related to assigned Carlyle GP, Parent, IPO and other consolidated entities. Any activity that did not have auto-generated JE would need to be manually entered
- Assist with identifying any general ledger miscoding and preparing correcting entries
- Initiate cash transfers for Capital Calls and Distributions (in PeopleSoft/Ariba)
- Liaise with Banking Ops/Treasury teams to ensure new bank accounts are updated on our reporting and ready to use in PeopleSoft. Additionally, maintain list of bank accounts and work to close liquidated or duplicative accounts.
Manage GPILP Inbox and other accounting functions – 25%
- Use Salesforce to monitor, reply, and assign emails that come into the team’s mailbox
- Record capital calls and GP distributions on our team’s sharefile tracker and save down relevant notices on the shared drive
- Assist in various carry-related tasks/projects/postings, as they become available.
Process Realized Carry/Incentive Distributions – 20%
- Facilitate the process of disbursing carried interest (or other performance fees) out to deal team participants across the Firm
- Ensure all payments go out successfully and liaise with CIM team to recover any working capital costs across the ILP (Investment Limited Partner) entities
Support Team during Month-End + Quarter-End Close – 15%
- Complete monthly audit cash reconciliation sign-off in RCM (OneStream)
- Assist with external auditor requests for items related to quarterly reviews and year-end audit
- Assist with Partner Capital (PCAP) Reconciliations during quarter close
- Assist with helping team process manual JEs in PeopleSoft
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Concentration in Accounting/Finance, or related field preferred
Professional Experience
- 1-3 years of relevant Accounting/Business experience, required
- Fundamental bookkeeping and accounting skills
- Experience with Salesforce/OneStream/PeopleSoft/Ariba preferred
Competencies & Attributes
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills – Advanced skills in MS Word and Excel
- Organized and efficient, ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong professional and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and process improvement skills
- Must be able to work long hours during quarter-end close periods
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 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 believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.