Senior Corporate Accountant - Real Estate
Buckingham Search
- Chicago, IL
The Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting is responsible for performing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reports for various business units.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries in compliance with US GAAP and the company’s policies and procedures, including supporting documentation and approvals
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial statements for corporate entities in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring all balances are properly stated and supporting schedules are accurate and complete
- Communicate with business unit heads monthly to review budget to actual performance
- Collaborate with property/development accounting team on a regular basis to ensure the team is making the appropriate equity/investment accounting entries at the project/property level
- Develop and update reconciliations for all investor level contributions and distributions
- Review G/L coding and descriptions on invoices and expense reports for corporate entities
- Create invoices for bill-backs and intercompany transactions
- Work with Treasury team to monitor cash balances
- Respond to internal inquiries pertaining to financials
- Mentor junior team members, external accountants, and other staff
- Focus on continuous improvement of processes and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of related experience
- Public accounting and/or real estate industry experience
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Comfortable working in an open, team-oriented environment
- Experience with various accounting technology platforms
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Entrata and/or Yardi
- Experience with SaaS accounting
Posted On: Thursday, March 9, 2023