SelectLeaders
Real Estate
RealEstateAccountant
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“Real Estate Accountant at SelectLeaders. Skills: Financial reporting, Portfolio accounting, Month end close, GAAP. Prepare financial reporting. Lead month end close process”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records; Ensure compliance with accounting standards; Enhance efficiency; Streamline workflows; Contribute to company goals and success; Meet timeliness of monthly financial closing schedule; Ensure consistency in reporting
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; think critically; make informed decisions; make recommendations
minimal travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience, 3-5 years accounting experience, understanding of GAAP standards, Advanced Excel skills, analytical skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, organization skills and attention to detail, Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Nice to Have
1-3 years of portfolio or asset management industry accounting, Background in real estate development
What You'll Do.
Prepare financial reporting
Lead month end close process
Responsible for accounting process
Account reconciliation
Reporting requirements
Maintain general ledger
Record financial transactions
Verify financial transactions
Consolidate financial transactions
Prepare financial statements
Reconcile portfolio accounts
Ensure accounting procedures
Compile weekly cash reports
Manage closing procedures
Coordinate with asset management
Implement data management best practices
Maintain confidentiality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Acquisitions; Collaborate with Asset Management; Collaborate with Operations; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with property managers; Build and maintain relationships with peers; Build and maintain relationships with vendors; Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions; Build and maintain relationships with auditors; Work closely with asset management; Work closely with underwriting; Work closely with marketing; Work closely with operations; Work closely with legal teams; Collaborate successfully with all levels of stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication skills; written communication; oral communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects and priorities
Full Job Description
## Description Our SelectLeaders client builds residential communities with unique, sought-after amenities . They have decades of experience deploying, preserving and growing capital in real estate investments and development opportunities throughout the world. The Accountant will prepare the financial reporting for our clients corporate financial reporting, their portfolio of residential land development and build-to rent (BTR) projects. Lead the month end close process and be responsible for the accounting process for their assigned portfolio of accounts, including account reconciliation, corporate accounting, audits, vendor inquiries, reporting requirements and ad-hoc reporting. Collaborate with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Operations, Legal, and property managers. This is a full-time, exempt role, working 8:30AM – 5:30PM in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Friday will be remote workdays, occasionally the role may be required to be in the office on Mondays and Friday, as needed. ## Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of your portfolio and corporate financial records and reporting. Teamwork and Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with peers, vendors, financial institutions, and auditors. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, Tax Accounting, JV operating agreements), company policies, and external regulatory standards. Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, mentor and support others, and contribute to the company goals and success. Maintain and Development Core Competencies: actively utilize and develop competencies to include but not limited to: research skills, accuracy, organization and time management, initiative and sound judgment, business acumen, and communication. ## Position Responsibilities Maintain the general ledger by recording, verifying, and consolidating financi
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