Senior Accountant/Controller- Real Estate

Job Description

COMPANY & JOB SUMMARY: Established real estate investment and development company, focused on nationwide retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties, seeks an excellent senior accountant/controller well versed in accounting for commercial real estate matters, for a full-time in office employee position. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for maintaining the books and records of multiple real estate entities, including those with weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual write-up and reporting needs.

· Help prepare periodic financial reports, budgets, and some CAM reconciliation statements to assist Asset Management and Operations functions.

· Assist Asset Manager and Officers with acquisition underwriting and financial due diligence reviewing.

· Assist team in generating financial due diligence materials for our commercial real estate dispositions.

· Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

· Process vendor and AP payments and commercial rent and AR (including preparing some invoices), and make solid, informative journal entries.

· Communicate with clients and provide support to management.

· Prepare periodic cash flow and profit & loss statements.

· Analyze expenses and discuss same with management.

· Prepare annual 1099, Business Property License Renewal, and Personal Property Tax forms.

· Other duties customary of a commercial real estate accountant, as well as assisting with limited asset management and lease administration functions.

REPORTS TO: Corporate Officers & Directors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree; and CPA license preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an accountant (i.e., higher level than bookkeeper); experience at a professional services organization preferred.

· Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting for commercial real estate, financial reporting, and some annual payroll filing requirements.

· Software: Advanced knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks Desktop; strong proficiency in Yardi or MRI.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and assist outside CPA firm with the Company’s tax filing deliverables.

· Excellent work ethic and organizational and time-management skills.

· Great attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

· Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner with little supervision.

· Communicate effectively and professionally with outside parties and in-house colleagues.

· True team player.

· At least two (2) supervisor references if invited to interview.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay