Senior Accountant

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

The Intersect Group is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant with experience in Property Management or Real Estate, focusing on retail or office property accounting.

This is a 3-6 month temporary opportunity - could be extended or go permanent.

Responsible for applying consistent accounting principles and procedures to record and analyze financial information, maintain the integrity of the financial records, provide transparent and accurate financial information to Sr. Management and Operations team, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, ensure adherence to appropriate accounting control procedures, and leverage technology to improve internal processes.

• Review and analyze accrual basis general ledger for accuracy and reasonableness
• Review adjustments to the tenant ledger
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review portfolio financial statements; analyze and write variance comments for significant financial variances
• Assist with complex special projects, including preparing various analysis schedule & ad hoc requests
• Provide accounting support to property management team
• Participate and present in periodic meetings with Property Managers and accounting team
• Responsible for month‑end close, which includes preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, reports, and reconciliation
• Oversee G&A expenses, analyze variances, and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to G&A activities, financial report distributions, and present G&A financials to Divisions quarterly
• Prepare G&A metrics comparing G&A overhead management fees and profit margin in comparison to REITS and present data to Divisional Presidents and Executive teams
• Prepare complex G&A cost allocations and manage large data sets
• Analyze and maintain confidential employee payroll data
• Collaborate with department heads to understand budgetary needs and monitor spending
• Manage quarterly forecast and annual budgeting process for G&A
• Conduct regular audits of G&A processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Provide financial insights and contribute to decision‑making for G&A functions
• Participate in cross‑functional projects as a financial expert
• Assist with special projects and other duties as requested

• 5 years accounting experience Real Estate, preferably in Property Management
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting or finance
• Work independently and good decision‑making skills
• Can manage a high work volume
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment across the organization; train Operations team in a classroom setting
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; detail‑oriented; self‑motivated; ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Experience with MRI and SAP preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel: writing formulas, pivot table, and power query (Preferred)

• Experience with MRI and SAP preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Will need to take an Excel test before interview
• Power Query preferred (not required) – would need to be able to write formulas. This is a function through Excel that is called Get & Transform.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Retail and Real Estate

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)