Staff Accountant

Overview

• Join a dynamic team as a Staff Accountant in a fast-paced environment requiring exceptional organizational skills and adaptability.
• Contribute to financial reporting, variance analysis, and analytical schedules to support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments, senior management, vendors, and external accounting firms for compliance and reporting.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting, maintaining accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and manage Excel schedules and reports to streamline organizational processes.
• Support accounts payable and receivable departments, providing guidance and ensuring performance standards.
• Report directly to the Controller, assisting with ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee monthly financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Analyze financial reports, identifying variances and investigating their causes.
• Perform analytical schedules and maintain detailed Excel reports for organizational efficiency.
• Collaborate with external accounting firms on reviews, compliance, and tax preparation.
• Provide guidance to accounts payable and receivable departments to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting processes.
• Assist in ad hoc reporting and special projects as required by senior management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; advanced degrees such as MBA are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, with 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in real estate accounting is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and writing skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work on-site in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.