Job Description
Job DescriptionGrowing real estate firm seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant with 4+ years of accounting experience. We offer good work-life balance with three days of remote work and 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage.ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial information as well as accurately compiling and reporting this information for corporate entities. • Performing month-end, quarterly and annual closing activities in compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, ad hoc analysis, and reporting.• Prepare complex account reconciliation, analysis and journal entries and perform on-going analytical review in support of the monthly close process.• Maintain and understand documentation related to various inter-entity billings to calculate, invoice and record earned fee revenue and receivable. • Work closely with staff to account for restricted funds and expense activities in a timely manner. • Perform allocation of expenses to other entities and request reimbursement from those entities on a timely basis. • Pro-actively research and document conclusions on accounting issues with appropriate knowledge and interpretation of relevant GAAP pronouncements. • Maintain, establish, and improve documentation relating to internal accounting controls. • Prepare annual audit schedules and interact with auditors to complete the audit, consolidation, and tax returns. • Monitor adherence to audit requirements and ensure full compliance in accordance with regulatory agencies. • Serve as a financial resource, answer questions, and provide ad-hoc financial support as requested. • Develop recommendations for effective and efficient business processes and participate in cross- functional projects. • Prepare sensitive data such as payroll analytics.• Assist in the configuration of the accounting system according to business specifications and requirements.• Perform other assignments, as requested.QUALIFICATIONS • BA/BS in Accounting. MBA/CPA or equivalent preferred.• Five years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis. Experience in accounting for real estate/partnerships accounting.• Must possess a strong understanding of GAAP principles. • Inter-company and consolidation experience is required.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Effective planning and organizing skills; ability to prioritize tasks and other day to day duties.• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.• Confident, self-starter with strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments.• Possesses a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. • A continuous improvement mindset– always thinking about how to work more efficiently and most effectively. • Ability to understand and concisely explain financial concepts. • Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.