Summary
My client a Real Estate Development firm in New York is looking for a Senior Residential Accountant!
Company Information:
Real Estate Development firm headquartered in NYC
Job Description:
- Reports to the Portfolio Controller.
- Directly responsible for all accounting and reporting functions for a residential portfolio consisting of 15-18 entities. Portfolio type varies by group and can consist of Affordable Housing, Luxury Rental and Luxury Condo.
- Works closely with firms personnel who operate the sites to ensure proper reporting to business owners, external partners, lenders and agencies.
- Interacts with other accounting and support departments to expedite the flow of information as required.
- Complete and review the monthly close for each assigned entity and prepare required financial reports to the lenders, investors, owners and managers.
- Complete and review the annual close and support the yearend audit process, working closely with the independent auditors.
- Maintain general ledgers, reconcile accounts and make required adjustments when necessary.
- Prepare and maintain a comprehensive work paper package to support the balance sheet and major income statement accounts.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- BA or BS in Accounting or Finance
- 2-3 plus years of professional experience preferably concentrated in a real estate operator/developer environment, or in public accounting.
- CPA preferred, but not required
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to work independently in an organized manner with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard suite of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel.
- Working knowledge of JDEdwards, RealPage or Yardi a bonus, but not required.
