Junior Accountant for Real Estate Investment Firm

This is a private real estate investment firm that specializes in the acquisition, management, development and adaptive re-use of industrial real estate. Founded in 1987, the company pursues value-added investment opportunities on a nationwide basis, focusing on leased or vacant industrial properties, undervalued or distressed real estate, and financial restructuring or other unique real estate opportunities where complex processes must be navigated in order to successfully restructure or reposition the investment to maximize value.


Reporting to the Controller under the auspices of the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will assist in the daily operations of the Financial Management Office and participate with the monthly closings, assist in accounts payable and receivable processing, assist with the preparation of the monthly profit and loss statements, and maintain Balance Sheet schedules and subsidiary ledgers.

 

Position Accountabilities

· Perform monthly bank, merchant, and investment reconciliations.

· Responsible for investment data entry and gain/loss calculations.

· Reconcile, adjust and maintain Balance Sheet accounts such as prepaid expense, petty cash, accounts

receivable, payroll related payables, loan and notes receivables, deferred income accounts, etc.

· Compile, enter and post monthly adjusting journal entries.

· Responsible for payroll monthly journal entries and reconciling monthly reports.

· Assist with closing the books and in producing monthly Profit and Loss statements.

· Assist in the preparation audit schedules and work closely with the auditors to ensure the completion of a

timely audit.

· Assist with Accounts Receivable and Payable work load.

 

Minimum Requirements:

· College Degree Required: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

· Knowledge and Proficiency of Finance/Accounting Principles

· Two Years previous general ledger accounting, financial reporting experience preferred.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as a customer service mind-set required.

· Computer skills with MS Office software required, experience with Yardi a huge plus.