Bisnow · 21 hours ago
Senior Project and Portfolio Accountant
Milwaukee
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBisnow is a full service real estate solutions firm dedicated to achieving customer, investor, employee and community goals. They are looking for a Senior Project & Portfolio Accountant to manage property and project accounting, corporate accounting, and investment management responsibilities while ensuring effective communication with various internal and external clients.
Commercial Real EstateNewsPublishingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Understand property accounting processes and streamline operations to improve staff efficiency, supporting accounting functions and financial statement preparation for assigned properties in the portfolio
Develop proficiency in the construction draw process, including the use of MRI property accounting software to prepare and support construction draw submissions
Prepare periodic and annual fixed asset update and cost segregation study workpapers that are provided to public accounting firm
Participate in knowledge sharing and documentation of standard procedures utilizing MRI software
Perform monthly billing functions, including reimbursable billing, fee and commission billing
Maintain and prepare income tracking on various development projects
Preparation of monthly company financial statement package
Utilize knowledge of current and future projects to assist, as requested, in the routine update of company income projection and cash flow assumptions
Assist in quarterly tax planning process for the company, as requested, utilizing financial data from owned portfolio
Assist with Company budgeting process
Financial reporting for ownership and entities utilizing MRI
Maintain and track income and losses from investments that utilize the equity method of accounting
Assist with processing/file upload and verification of monthly, quarterly and/or other periodic distributions to investors
Assist with analyzing investment level cash flow projections and any other ad hoc financing requests as appropriate
Assist with treasury management functions for various property and company banking relationships
Participate in departmental and other project or company meetings
Proactively seek and participate in additional projects and responsibilities as appropriate
Prepare and/or internally review year-end property financial statement packages for tax return preparation
Assist in reviewing draft tax returns from accounting firms before finalization
Prepare and internally review year-end property CAM reconciliations, as applicable
Participate in verification and review of annual property budgets
Engage in all year-end accounting activities as required
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting or finance
A background in real estate is highly desired
Proficiency with software systems, including Microsoft Office, Yardi, MRI, Angus and QuickBooks
The ability to learn new software systems quickly and proactively is essential
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of GAAP / Financial Reporting Framework for SME's as it relates to the real estate industry
Ability and desire to conduct research on various matters when necessary
Position is on-site five days a week
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience with MRI and Yardi is strongly preferred but not required
Company
Bisnow
The worlds largest CRE news and events platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Bonner
Editor-in-Chief / VP, Content
Recent News
The Capital Link
2025-10-31
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