Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of GAAP principles and procedures.
- IT savvy with proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced skills in Excel.
- Ability to create and analyze financial statements.
- Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, data analysis, and technical research.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high‐quality, accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
- High personal and professional ethical standards.
- Self‐starter with strong organization and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or tasks.
- Decision-making capabilities on significant matters, including budget development and allocation, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to take ownership and full responsibility of work product, working independently and as part of a team, and taking on new tasks with higher difficulty levels.
- Confident, respectful team player.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships across the organization and externally.
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities.
- Ability to manage other team members and provide training and direction.
- Ability to provide meaningful feedback to direct reports.
- Ability to identify process improvements and execute them.
- Strong ERP knowledge and ability to problem-solve.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform/oversee aspects of the month‐end financial reporting process, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure that financial statements are complete, timely, and accurate.
- Perform/oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes and preparation of budget‐to‐actual variance reports.
- Assist with leading the annual external audit process, including communicating directly with auditors and preparing requested materials, schedules, and the drafting of financials.
- Effectively share all supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, and termination for the senior and staff accountant positions, to ensure that departmental goals are achieved. Contributes by continuously bringing new ideas and initiatives that add value to the organization and improve the process in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure all routine processes are clearly and accurately documented using company standard operating procedure templates.
- Perform various other tasks as needed.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
- A range of between five to ten years of progressive experience in an accounting and/or finance environment is required.
- A certified Public Accounting license ("CPA") is strongly preferred.
- Big 4 public accounting firm experience is strongly preferred.
- Real estate and investment management experience preferred.
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