This individual will report directly to the Controller and will be responsible for assisting with preparing financial reconciliations for various accounts of the Company’s various subsidiaries. The Staff/Senior Accountant will need to work effectively with team members within Accounting and across departments to effect changes and complete special projects required as part of company-wide goals and objectives. Additionally they will assist in building out the Accounting department and implementing policies and procedures in preparation for the company’s rapid growth. This is a full-time exempt position.

Job Summary:

Primary Function

The Staff/Senior Accountant will perform mid to senior level oversight of the day-to-day Accounting operations. 

• Take part in building and enhancing a strong accounting team which provides proactive support and execution of responsibilities supporting the current and future needs of the company
• Mentor and manage the junior accounting team which will include mid-level supervision, employee engagement, professional development and coaching
• Meet financial targets and follow established policies, practices and procedures to measure performances of all types against strategies and operating objectives
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and productivity of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Supervise the junior accounting team and provide guidance in the successful and swift completion of the month-end close procedures including preparation of financials, reconciliation of mortgage and bank accounts and reclasses to the general ledgers
• Input and review journal entries and address any issues
• Assist in preparing P&L Comparison reports and corporate budgets
• Assist in accruals, prepays, revenue recognition and aging reconciliations
• Communicate with the external CPA firm in preparation and filing of multi-entities tax returns
• Assist in required lender reporting
• Coordinate with Controller and Investor Relations on investor reporting and disbursement of monthly and quarterly investor distributions and management of investor capital balances
• Assist in calculating and billing associated management fees and reimbursements to management company
• Interface with operations and logistics to resolve concerns
• Provide data integrity for inter-company activities
• Provide accounting software training and troubleshoot system issues

 Essential Job Functions:

·      Superior Analytical, problem-solving and  organizational skills

·      Must be detail oriented and possess ability to multitask, as well as coach and mentor junior staff

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·      Works well under pressure and with time sensitive deadlines

·      Ability to work independently and see projects through

·      Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

·      Computer proficiency to include knowledge of MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Yardi Voyager

·      Able to occasionally work hours which may exceed 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week

·      Present self in a neat, clean and professional manner at all times