Senior Accountant

Description:

A well-established private real estate firm with over 25 years of success across multiple investment strategies is seeking a Senior Accountant. The firm focuses on value-add, core plus, and opportunistic development real estate investments held in various partnership structures.

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual who will work independently and take ownership. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and actively participate in the financial close process, preparation of month-end/quarter-end journal entries, and related accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely completion of expenses, accruals, and prepayments.

• Close monthly GAAP and tax basis accounting for commercial real estate and management/fund entities.

• Reconcile and close monthly books accurately and timely.

• Monitor monthly operating activity vs budget and investigate significant variances.

• Assist Controller/Assistant Controller with preparation of audited financial statements.

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support interim, quarterly, and year-end audits by providing PBCs to external auditors.

• Maintain and monitor effective internal controls.

• Calculate and record depreciation and amortization for fixed assets, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions.

• Review tax workpapers and K-1s before issuance.

• Assist with quarterly distribution processes.

• Support internal and external financial reporting preparations.

• Occasionally assist Treasury and Accounts Payable teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting operations (3+ years preferred).

• BA in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.

• Strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge essential.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Experience with Yardi Voyager accounting system preferred.

• Team player with willingness to support others.

• Comfortable working in a changing, process-improvement-focused environment.

About Recruiting Solution Incorporated (RSI):

• Minority woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in accounting, finance, HR, and administrative roles.

• Offers personalized services: resume editing, interview coaching, feedback, and offer negotiation at no cost to candidates.

• Committed to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming all qualified applicants.