Staff Accountant, Hourly

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, SOX internal control procedures and financial reporting.
• Process monthly financial packages from third-party property management companies (PMCOs) to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported information.
• Provide oversight and guidance to PMCOs to ensure GAAP compliance and data integrity.
• Prepare journal entries and other analytical data to support month end closes.
• Support the accounting for debt, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger account balances to the sub-ledger or supporting schedules.
• Analyze month-over-month and actual budget variances for both balance sheet and income statement activity.
• Actively assist in implementing new accounting processes and streamlining existing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with other teams in the organization and external third-party providers to ensure that all transactions are recorded properly and timely.
• Gather documentation and prepare responses to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Document and update operating standard procedures for key accounting processes.
• Provide special project assistance to the CFO, CAO, Controller, or Accounting and Tax.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analyses as necessary.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel;
• Experience with Yardi, FAS, and real-estate-related systems preferred;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities;
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments;
• Consistent use of sound judgment, discretion, and business acumen.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business;
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in both industry and public accounting;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including consolidations and real estate accounting;
• CPA preferred;
• Experience in real estate or investment accounting strongly preferred;
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.