Accountant, Financial Reporting & Accounting Compliance

About the role

The Accountant, Financial Reporting & Accounting Compliance at Harbor Group International is responsible for the preparation of financial statements for multifamily properties, commercial properties, and specific fund vehicles. Additional responsibilities include performing custody compliance procedures and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the company’s subsidiaries standalone financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS
• Aid in reviewing legal documents to determine and track reporting requirements for new entities
• Maintain support for financial statement disclosures and liaise with auditors in the successful completion of various audits and other engagements
• Respond to various requests from investors and external sponsors
• Conduct quarterly and annual procedures to maintain custody compliance requirements
• Assist in the documentation, updating, and creation of accounting/finance SOPs
• Work on various special projects

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience in preparing or auditing financial statements preferred
• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, Workiva (Wdesk), or other accounting systems a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Background in Private Equity and Real Estate a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors
• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, meet critical deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience in preparing or auditing financial statements preferred
• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, Workiva (Wdesk), or other accounting systems a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Background in Private Equity and Real Estate a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors
• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, meet critical deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity