Senior Accountant - Real Estate industry

About the role

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in creating and managing high-performance spaces for organizations with critical, complex missions. They combine forward-thinking design, innovative development, and exceptional management to deliver environments that empower their clients to operate at their best. With a strong track record of success and a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and results, they offer an engaging and dynamic place to build a career while contributing to impactful, meaningful work.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• PTO package
• Equity offering
• growth opportunities

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This is a permanent position in our Accounting and Finance department, specializing in the Real Estate industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting with a strong emphasis on financial statements, Ledger, GL, Account Reconciliation, year-end close, and Yardi. This role will offer the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where new ideas are encouraged and collaboration is a must.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Management and oversight of the General Ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of account balances.
• Facilitate and complete monthly and year-end close procedures, including the review of bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules.
• Aid in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls and policies, as well as external regulations.
• Utilize Yardi software for property management accounting, including data entry, report generation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Interact with various departments and levels of management to gather information and provide guidance on accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. CPA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on the Real Estate industry.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in General Ledger management and account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated experience with year-end close procedures.
• Proficient with Yardi property management software, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-judged decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• PTO package
• Equity offering
• growth opportunities