Senior Accountant (Real Estate)
Vaco by Highspring · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
The Sr. Accountant will support accounting and financial reporting functions for a growing real estate portfolio. Key responsibilities include executing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, preparing and recording journal entries, maintaining general ledger, assisting with consolidated financial reporting, preparing financial statements, and managing property-level accounting activities.
Responsibilities
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned properties and legal entities.
- Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses and recurring entries.
- Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of the chart of accounts across multiple entities.
- Aid in the preparation of consolidated financial reports, including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
- Deliver timely financial reporting to management.
- Manage property-level accounting activities, including expense coding, allocations, and deporting.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliation, ensuring all outstanding items are completed timely.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a real estate or property management environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.