Staff Accountant, Real Estate Financial Reporting
Overview
Prepare and review financial statements for a portfolio of retail properties. You will own the monthly close process for assigned properties, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Work with property managers to resolve billing disputes and support budgeting. Join the largest third-party retail asset manager in the Midwest, managing over 60 million square feet. This role offers exposure to CAM reconciliations and annual budgeting, with a clear path to senior accounting roles.
What You'll Do9
- 1Prepare monthly financial statements, including journal entries with full supporting documentation
- 2Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, deferred rent, fixed assets, and accruals
- 3Review and approve payable batches before check processing to ensure accuracy
- 4Review and approve tenant receipt batches, verifying correct application of each payment
- 5Analyze income statements and provide clear variance explanations against budget
- 6Reconcile bank statements and resolve all reconciling items promptly
- 7Calculate and enter non-recurring tenant charges such as quarterly billings and late fees
- 8Prepare and review annual property budgets and CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations
- 9Assist property managers in tenant billing disputes and provide ad-hoc financial analysis
Requirements6
- 1Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 20-2 years of accounting experience, internships accepted
- 3Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- 4Ability to learn new software systems quickly, including Yardi or similar
- 5Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- 6Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Salary Insight
$60 - $65k per year
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