Staff Accountant

Job Description:

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in a unique role supporting the financial growth of multiple exciting start-up businesses within our portfolio of established operating companies and real estate assets (approximately 400M in assets under management). This opportunity creates a broad range of skills within the finance team with exposure to the following businesses (1) accelerating growth of an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Start-Up (Charge Point Operator) (2) a digital property management start-up enabling the property management business (3) owned and operated multifamily and commercial real estate assets ( (5) Development and Construction businesses (6) Co-working operator (7) property management staffing (8) fund management.

Role

The Staff Accountant supports and manages the financial health of the company and ensures that financial operations run smoothly. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, performing financial transactions, and following protocol for all procedures. You will also carry out relevant duties such as handling invoices, maintaining accounting records and files, responding to questions and requests via email or phone.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports. budget-to-actuals and variance analyses.
• Support the property accounting function through the real estate life cycle including acquisition of properties, construction in process, capitalization of buildings, and the sale/disposition of properties.
• Conduct financial transactions and bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, timely payment of invoices and accounts payable, establishment of accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Process application fees, and manage security deposit funds.
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and analysis of accounts receivable.
• Partner with Property teams on evictions when needed.
• Handle timely payment of loans and observe all loan compliance requirements.
• Process expenses and ensure expense reimbursement in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Assist with audits and other financials reviews conducted by third party auditors.
• Assist with data analytics and various reconciliations.
• Provide deliverables to investors, banks, tax preparers, and other stakeholders; prepare due diligence documents as needed for department heads and/or investors, appraisers, bankers.

Requirement

• BA in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in multifamily property management or real estate
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles, taxation and financial reporting standards (i.e. GAAP)
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and systems knowledge
• Proficient in complex spreadsheet design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Experience in working in fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Work Location: On-site

Salary: $65k - $70k Commensurate with experience

Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan

Join our team as a Staff Accountant and contribute to our financial success!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ 07302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person