The Purpose: In the Real Estate Accountant role, you will be r esponsible for the accounting functions related to various real estate portfolio including multi-family and commercial properties.
Key Role Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial package with supporting schedules for a portfolio of properties
Ensure fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, capitalization, dispositions, transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in the fixed asset system
Reconcile mortgage and escrow balances
Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Assist in preparing quarter-end and year-end packages to the CPA firms
Assist in month-end closeout
Assist in the recording of purchases and sales of real estate transactions
Primary Requirements Include:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent discipline
2-4 years relevant work experience in the real estate field
CPA a plus
Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure
Ability to balance time during busy month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting