Sr. Accountant, Fund Accounting
Harbor Group International · Norfolk, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cook with third-party administrator related to fund activities.
- Cook with other departments for supporting documents necessary for monthly accounting.
- Review legal documents to determine appropriate accounting treatment and track reporting requirements for new entities.
- Aid in the recording of purchases, originations, and securitizations of investments.
- Review fund reporting monthly for accuracy.
- Perform month-end closeout and prepare monthly financial package with supporting schedules for the investments.
- Review GAAP financial statements relating to fund investments, including drafting of footnotes as applicable.
- Work with external CPA firm to provide information required for audits and other engagements.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements.
- Respond to various requests from investors.
- Work on various special projects with internal and external groups as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Accounting or equivalent.
- CPA a plus.
- 2-4 years of accounting experience; public accounting or investment/fund accounting experience a plus.
- Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, or other accounting systems preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems.
- Knowledge of and experience with US GAAP; knowledge of IFRS a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, 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.