Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and in compliance with GAAP. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and support team members. Identify opportunities for process improvement through technology and promote the effective use of tools to enhance efficiency and maintain high-quality work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly financial close process for assigned clients, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, creating and reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, management & leasing fee calculations and report preparation.
• Ensure prompt, consistent communication with internal and external clients.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaison for establishing and managing bank accounts.
• Review tenant lease files (as needed).
• Provide support and leadership for A/R and A/P Specialists.
• Assist with annual budgets and cash forecast for properties managed.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Coordinate with the development team and record entries in ERP system

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and via email.

Attention to detail and critical thinking.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects.

Must be deadline driven.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Must be diligent and proactive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university; and three-five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with MRI and AvidXchange preferred.
• Experience in Real Estate industry preferred.
• Experience with investment fund accounting and PE transactions is a plus.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background, credit and drug screen.