Analyst, Real Estate Accounting

About the role

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Real Estate Accounting Analyst to join our Real Estate Accounting team. Based in West Los Angeles, CA, this position offers a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including preparing and posting journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, analyzing variances and drawing conclusions from available data.
• Aid in the validation and consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial data for Financial Reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and develop follow-up action plans to resolve reconciling items.
• Analyze accounting transactions, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy and completion, and provide variance explanations.
• Assist in the quarterly preparation of cash flow forecasts and reconcile bank account data to GL cash balances.
• Collaborate with Property Management, Real Estate Development, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other departments, acting as a liaison and providing financial insights to meet their needs.
• Support completion of annual tax package reports in preparation for tax filings.
• Validate the completeness of lease data, including identifying all leases and relevant transactions, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting in compliance with ASC 842.
• Track and oversee the timely payment of property taxes across Real Estate portfolio.
• Aid in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly financial result presentations.
• Identify opportunities for strategic projects and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
• Solicit and respond to feedback to improve team and personal performance.

Qualifications

• CPA eligible preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Microsoft Excel experience and proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing tasks, while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Results-oriented mindset with a consistent track record of meeting demanding deadlines while prioritizing competing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Financial modeling and analysis experience preferred.

Pay

Up to $38.46/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.