Senior Accountant

Salary: USD
80000 - USD
120000 per annum

This position offers an opportunity to join an established organization as part of its Accounting department. The Senior Accountant will support property accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting activities while working closely with property management, accounts payable, and senior accounting staff.

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries for assigned properties.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and work papers.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, tenant receivables, security deposits, and intercompany balances as assigned.
• Review property-level activity for accuracy and investigate variances or unusual transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and reporting packages for internal and external review.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and tenant billing processes as needed.
• Work with property management and other departments to research accounting questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze property income statements and balance sheets for monthly trends and assist in explaining significant variances.
• Assist with audit, tax, lender, and owner reporting requests by preparing schedules and supporting documents.
• Review tax returns and related supporting schedules for assigned real estate entities and assist with resolving tax-related questions or discrepancies.
• Ensure receipts, expenses, owner distributions, and other transactions are accurately recorded for the accounting period.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls to help maintain accurate financial records.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience; real estate or property accounting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of partnership tax return preparation; experience with real estate entity structures preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining complete support for accounting entries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, and cloud-based document management systems.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager and other real estate accounting or property management software strongly preferred.