Pearl Senior Accountant

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7 days ago Requisition

Our vision is that Pearl is the pioneering Plaza maker of North America through creating places and experiences to cultivate human connectedness. Every person who joins our organization is invited to join us in pursuing this vision and making Pearl the place to be.

As Pearl continues to grow and expand our offerings, Pearl is expecting growth in people living, working, and enjoying all that is available in the neighborhood. Our team will add services to our portfolio in pursuit of the continued innovation and the service level that is associated with Pearl. While recognizing this growth, we will continue to focus on sustainability by providing solutions that can transform San Antonio and the commercial real estate industry.

Reporting to and partnering with the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle corporate accounting and assisting with the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements. The Senior Accountant also serves as a key resource in driving process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting broader strategic initiatives across the accounting function.

• Performs full-cycle accounting functions including maintaining financial records and general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of schedules and month-end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Responsible for preparation of the consolidated cash flow statement
• Responsible for recording bank account activity in the general ledger for multiple bank accounts
• Responsible for all aspects of fixed asset accounting across multiple entities, including maintaining fixed asset subledgers, depreciating assets, and generating depreciation schedules
• Record payroll and benefits transactions and ensure timely reconciliation to vendor-provided reports
• Ownership over accounting and reporting for operating properties managed by third parties, including tenant communications and AR monitoring
• Responsible for basic property management accounting functions across multiple undeveloped properties
• Responsible for preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Assists in preparation of monthly financial reporting packages
• Supports the annual tax and GAAP audit processes, including fulfilling PBC requests, responding to auditor questions, and assisting with financial statement disclosure tie-outs
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Contributes to the design and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, controls and technical memos to ensure compliance, enhance financial accuracy and strengthen internal controls
• Prepares ad‑hoc financial analysis, as requested
• Supports system integration activities, as needed

Demonstrates ownership of the role’s critical contribution to the team

Takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate work

Maintains professionalism and composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Identifies and implements process improvements with an innovative and efficiency-focused mindset

Financial accounting knowledge, particularly Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Embraces a variety of tasks and challenges

Detail oriented and highly organized

Consistently dependable and ensures follow-through

Proactive problem-solver with a natural curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA license (preferred but not required)
• 3‑5 years accounting experience, preferably in real estate development, commercial construction, property management, or closely related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficient with fixed asset accounting
• Proficient with general ledger functions, monthly/yearly close, financial reporting, and consolidated statement preparation
• Experience with Yardi (preferred but not required)