Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager in overseeing and managing various accounting functions of the Company including accounts payable, property accounting, capital accounting, and accounting activities related to the Company’s investments in joint ventures. The Senior Accountant will also assist in various accounting initiatives to streamline monthly processes and assist in offshoring low-risk accounting functions.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in assisting with and supporting the operations and financial responsibilities of the properties within the portfolio by providing various financial reports, accruals, reconciliations, and performing detailed property level analysis of financial data

• Prepare monthly journal entries to accurately record, accrue, and allocate property-level expenses
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to prepaid assets, accruals, and expense accounts at the property level
• Partner with the Accounting Manager to enhance and automate workbooks and processes
• Perform detailed reviews of property-level expense data during month-end close process and provide meaningful commentary to senior management
• Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable to review purchase orders for accurate G/L and departmental coding
• Prepare and analyze recurring reports related to property-level performance and accounts payable activity, including aging reports and key metrics
• Assist in evaluating and improving A/P processes to strengthen alignment between Accounts Payable and Property Accounting functions
• Work closely with the Capital Accounting function to update procedures and ensure accurate recording of construction and development costs
• Assist in re-evaluation of the accounting systems, processes, and procedures, to improve overall team efficiency in relation to A/P, Property Accounting, and Capital Accounting
• Assist in transition of various tasks to offshore teams as well as transition of tasks interdepartmentally
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements from third-party and joint venture partners
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and accounting leadership to implement new processes that support an efficient month end close
• Assist with ad hoc projects and special assignments as needed

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, streamline accounting workflows, and strengthen internal controls