A highly reputable global real estate investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is crucial in supporting the month-end close process, ensuring the accurate accounting of real estate investment properties.

Rapid internal promotions!

Hybrid-Remote: 3 days/week on-site)

Up to $90k + 5% Bonus + other comp=$95-$110k total annual compensation

Responsibilities:

• Financial Review: Analyze monthly financial packages from third-party providers, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data.
• Journal Entries & Close Support: Prepare journal entries and provide analytical data to assist in month-end closes.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers or supporting schedules.
• Variance Analysis: Produce monthly variance analysis reports, adhering to SOX controls.
• Process Improvement: Help implement and streamline accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external third-party providers to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording.
• Audit Support: Gather documentation and assist in responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve escalated accounting issues promptly.
• SOP Documentation: Update and maintain standard operating procedures for accounting processes.
• Special Projects: Provide assistance with special projects and ad-hoc reporting to the CFO, Controller, or Accounting Manager.

Qualifications:

• Education: BA/BS in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in a relevant accounting role, Big 4 audit preferred
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting.
• Preferred Experience:
• Public accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Yardi or other real estate-related software.
• Skills:
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.