Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. Founded in 2013, Access Holdings has approximately $2.3 billion in assets under management. The firm implements its systematic research and data-driven operating model - The Access Edge - to partner with lower-middle market businesses in industries essential to economic growth and resilience. For more information, please visit
www.accessholdings.com.
Position Overview
Access Holdings is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting and finance team. This position offers broad exposure across all facets of corporate accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and compliance within a dynamic, entrepreneurial private equity environment.The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller to support day-to-day accounting operations, the financial close process, and corporate reporting. This role is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounting professional to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the continued scaling and sophistication of the firm’s finance function.The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a desire to grow within an organization that values precision, initiative, and continuous improvement.The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Close
- Assist in executing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of revenues, expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and amortization entries.
- Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits.
Financial Reporting
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and supplemental schedules.
- Perform account analysis and variance reporting to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.
- Support management reporting and internal presentations summarizing key financial results.
- Help maintain compliance with GAAP and firm accounting policies and procedures.
Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Accounting Operations
- Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment requests with accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs while monitoring cash balances across multiple bank accounts.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and liquidity reporting.
- Support treasury operations, including maintaining loan schedules and tracking interest, debt service, and related compliance requirements.
- Maintain vendor master data and assist in optimizing procurement and expense management processes.
Compliance and Tax Support
- Support corporate and entity-level compliance requirements with regulators and tax authorities.
- Assist in preparing information for annual filings, certifications, and tax reporting.
- Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to provide data, documentation, and schedules as needed.
- Maintain accurate entity records and ensure timely submission of all regulatory obligations.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience (public or corporate)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred
- Experience with NetSuite ERP or similar accounting systems
- Exposure to multi-entity or partnership accounting structures
- CPA eligibility or active progress toward certification
Personal Attributes
- Strong work ethic with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Dependable, accountable, and committed to continuous learning
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with strong communication skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment with evolving processes
- Professional, discreet, and maintains confidentiality at all times
- Embraces our core values:
- Owns the Challenge by stepping up, taking responsibility, and leading with accountability.
- Stays Curious and Hungry, continuously learning and seeking better ways to build.
- Demonstrates Empathy with Actions, investing in people as much as businesses.
- Lives Excellence as a Habit, approaching every detail with consistency and high standards.
- Acts as a Business Builder, rolling up sleeves to create enduring companies that thrive for generations.
