Investment Accountant - Real Estate

Investment Accountant I The Reporting & Investment Accountant I helps to ensure that investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions. Working under close supervision as an entry-level position, this job works with asset management, portfolio management, valuations, and third party property management teams, and assists with preparing month end entries, closing reports and financial analytics.

• Responsible for accounting analysis of various real estate holdings.
• Identifies, analyses and resolves variances generated by the reconciliation process.
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including valuation adjustments for appraisals.
• Review of monthly reporting packages received from the property management company, including communication with property management company accountants, performing analytics, raising issues found to management, etc.
• Supplying property information to valuations team each month for quarterly appraisals.
• Monthly/quarterly accounting responsibilities including communication with property management company accountants, preparation of journal entries, preparation of account reconciliations, property work papers, investor distributions, management fee calculations, etc.
• Close interaction with internal and external business partners, including auditors and tax preparers. Liaises with external auditors for the timely completion of audit procedures and the issuance of audited financial statements.

• No Experience Required
• University (Degree), Preferred

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sedentary Work

• University (Degree)
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP
  • 1-2 years of previous experience in an accounting role
  • Previous Real estate experience
  • BS/BA in accounting or finance
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Previous Experience with Adobe and/or Yardi
  • Excellent technical research, communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to multi-task
  Career Level

  5IC

  Related Skills

  Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

  Anticipated Posting End Date
  Base Pay Range

  $28.03/hr - $37.07/hr

  Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

  Company
  
  Overview

  Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy.
  
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