Senior Accountant - Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate with client and financial management outsourcing staff to meet internal and external deadlines and produce high quality monthly finance and accounting services
• Interact with internal and external customers, accounting team members, development partners, portfolio management/development teams to ensure prompt resolution of issues
• Review various project draw packages and financial statements to ensure accuracy prior to submitting to investors and lenders
• Prepare and review partnership capital calls and distributions
• Provide technical expertise for US GAAP requirements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of accounting systems to facilitate efficient operation and financial management of clients across various industries
• Perform detailed reviews of periodic client-use only and compiled financial statements and supporting schedules
• Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in all facets of accounting and finance including GL, AP, AR, PR, budgeting/forecasting, and reconciliations
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in real estate industry; preferably in real estate development and partnership accounting
• Well versed and certified in multiple accounting software including Yardi, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Procore, MRI, Real Page, or Sage Intacct; able to shift from one to another
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required. High degree of initiative and flexibility required to successfully accommodate deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to accurately work under pressure and multi-task across client projects
• Experience in reviewing Developer agreements and Loan documents and applying to Draw packages, Lender requests, financial statements, and distributions
• Experience with maintaining and analyzing construction budgets across multiple projects
• Experience setting up and implementing systems and procedures