Allied Real Estate Advisors · 4 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAllied Real Estate Advisors is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee essential accounting functions and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, payroll processing, and financial reporting while collaborating with the leadership team and external consultants.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for company entities and investment properties
Coordinate annual tax preparation for company divisions, partners and investment properties
Assist with quarterly financial updates to investment partners
Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to support annual budgeting and financial forecasting
Analyze and report financial performance insights to leadership
Maintain organized financial recordkeeping systems for effective tracking and retrieval
Process and submit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate salary, benefit, and tax deduction calculations
Maintain employee payroll records, including changes to compensation, tax elections, and benefit contributions
Manage 1099 contractor payroll, track commission percentages, gross vs net fees on an individual and house basis
Create and evaluate the company budgets vs the actual variance report
Review and oversee payroll system processes for employees (Gusto)
Review and post monthly entries for investment account gains and losses
Review and post monthly expense reimbursement
Prepare and post additional monthly journal entries as required
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
Review accounts receivable status and communicate delinquency concerns when necessary
Stay informed on industry standards and share best practices to improve internal processes
Ensure timely and accurate project closeouts, confirming all financial transactions, deliverables, and reporting are complete
Facilitate distribution of K1s to investment partners
Perform other accounting tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting or financial operations
Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial reporting
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and professional demeanor
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical thinking
Team-oriented and able to work effectively across departments
Capable of making informed decisions efficiently
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint)
Experience with QuickBooks required
Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and accounting tools quickly
Preferred
CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required
Commercial Real Estate experience preferred, but not required
Company
Allied Real Estate Advisors
Allied is a locally owned and operated commercial real estate service and investment firm committed to building lasting relationships.
Founded in 2023Columbus, Ohio
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Daniel Dunsmoor
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Michelle Fude
Senior Vice President & Partner
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