Senior Accountant

A growing real estate investment and development organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting of a diverse portfolio of joint ventures, commercial real estate investments, development projects, and investment entities. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with either commercial real estate accounting experience or a public accounting background focused on real estate clients. The role offers exposure to complex ownership structures, investor reporting, capital events, consolidations, and partnership accounting while working closely with Asset Management and executive leadership. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away or connect with him on LinkedIn. Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate and investment structures
• Work closely with Asset Management and investment professionals
• Opportunity to gain experience with joint ventures, capital events, and investor reporting
• Broad accounting exposure beyond traditional property accounting
• Collaborative team environment with strong professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review and analyze financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate investments and joint ventures
• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial reporting discrepancies
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes

Joint Venture & Investment Accounting

• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and partnership reporting packages
• Assist with equity method accounting and investment accounting activities
• Review property-level financial reporting and prepare necessary adjustments
• Support investor reporting and financial statement preparation

Capital Events & Treasury Support

• Assist with capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, and related analyses
• Prepare reports and schedules supporting debt covenant compliance
• Monitor cash activity and perform bank reconciliations

Audit & Tax Support

• Assist with annual audits and tax compliance processes
• Prepare audit and tax workpaper packages
• Coordinate supporting documentation and respond to auditor requests

Process Improvement

• Assist in the development of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and documentation
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Commercial real estate accounting experience preferred
• Public accounting experience with real estate clients strongly considered
• Experience with GAAP financial reporting
• Exposure to consolidations and equity method accounting
• Experience with financial statement preparation and account reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines