Confidential Careers ยท 5 months ago
Family Office or Commercial Real Estate Accountant
Confidential company is located west of Minneapolis and is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of accounting activities for assigned projects, with responsibilities including financial reviews, journal entries, compliance reporting, and expense management.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure proper accounting of business activities, including reviewing monthly project packets for accuracy, reconciling resident data, accounts receivable, payroll, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
Post journal entries, including cash transactions and monthly accrual entries
Respond to inquiries regarding statements from management and provide compliance reporting to banking, lending institutions, and other external partners
Identify and document unusual expenses in monthly financial statements and ensure correct allocation and coding of accounts payable reports
Maintain strong working relationships with field personnel, title companies, ensuring timely corrections to errors in billing, accounts receivable, payroll, bad debts, and more
Review and analyze budget versus actual figures, understanding trends and variances
Prepare accurate financial packages, including financial statements, footnotes, and company-specific schedules
Maintain schedules for fixed assets, capital projections, depreciation, amortization, prepaid, tax, and debt service, ensuring adherence to accounting policies
Participate in residential and commercial budget completion
Qualification
Required
A four-year accounting degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years of related financial accounting experience
Proficiency in using MRI accounting software
Strong understanding of key accounting concepts, including tax vs. GAAP, accrual accounting, and owner equity transactions
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, residents, and the general public
Excellent organization, analytical, and statistical skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with accurate deliverables
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred
MRI Billing Software experience is a plus
Exposure to business tax preparation is a plus
Previous experience in commercial or residential real estate or asset management is preferred
Full-cycle accounting experience is a plus
Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance