Senior Accountant

Established in 2007, Post Real Estate Group ("PREG") is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focused predominantly on the acquisition and ownership of apartment communities throughout the country. Post has acquired in excess of $3.5 Billion of properties encompassing more than 33,000 units across 15 states and over 50 cities.
Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, PREG also maintains operations in Dallas, TX.
Vertical operations include property management, construction services as well as ancillary business services divisions. PREG’s specialty is in the creation and execution of complex affordable housing transactions in partnership with governmental agencies and non-profit organizations.
In addition to multifamily, the company also owns a small portfolio of industrial buildings and mobile home parks.

Post Real Estate Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist with the day-to-day accounting of a private equity real estate firm with a growing portfolio of multi‑family investments throughout the United States. Reporting to our Manager of Portfolio Accounting and our VP of Accounting, this role interfaces with Senior Management, Property Management, collaborates with all departments, and will help to implement process and reporting efficiencies.

• Ability to act and work with a high level of self‑motivation, ability to multi‑task, and thrive in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Desire to implement best in class accounting practices and technology
• Assist with the monthly accounting close process for multiple entities including preparing and reviewing work papers
• Oversee and review property financial information provided by third‑party property managers
• Ability to learn waterfall and joint venture structures
• Monthly comparison of income and expenses to budget with review of variance analysis and account reconciliations
• Analysis of financial data and support with ad hoc projects
• Monthly financial statement reporting to management, lenders, and investors
• Monthly forecasting of income, expenses and cash flow analysis
• Coordinate and prepare work papers provided to auditors annually
• Assist with responding to auditor and tax preparer questions
• Assist with automating and streamlining processes
• Assist with quarterly distributions
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
• Prepare correspondence related to finance for numerous departments including Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Investor Relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Related Field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced with MS Office software/Excel

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex agreements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to draft professional correspondence to colleagues and third parties
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000 with opportunity for competitive bonus.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, 401K with company match, paid time off, and holidays.

The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.