Natural Capital Senior Accountant

TIAA; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting functions and payment processing for managed funds. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing compliance with regulations, and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on financial management and contribute to sustainable investment practices. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions and payment processing for funds.
• Prepare financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Maintain records of fixed and intangible assets.

Skills

Accounting Theory

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Academic Degree in Finance and Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX 365

Job description

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives. Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

Nuveen Natural Capital is a land-focused asset management platform. Combining expertise across farmland and timberland investment specialists, we have over 37 years of land-based investing experience. With $13.7B of assets under management and over 3 million acres across more than 600 properties in 10 countries, our platform is equipped to deliver investment solutions to protect and enhance nature, climate and people. Nuveen Natural Capital deploys a value-added mindset and regional hands-on management to land-based investments to advance best practices and help create sustainable production systems for food, fiber and timber. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.nuveen.com/naturalcapital

Overview of the Role:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing all accounting functions and payment processing for the separately managed funds operating in Poland. Areas of responsibility include monthly, quarterly, annual processes and regulatory reporting, as well as assisting in financial management, development of internal control policies and procedures and preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts.

Key responsibilities:

• Keeping the Employer’s Books (FUNDS) or its clients along with the necessary records in accordance with applicable regulations in this field and on the basis of the documents and performing other assigned activities in the scope of accounting, in particular general administrative functions connected with accounting, performing journal entries and functions connected with accounts payable / accounts receivable.
• Preparation and submission on behalf of the Employer or its clients to the appropriate authorities of reports, statements, information and documents required under the provisions of state statistics, foreign exchange, tax law and other as appropriate.
• Calculation of Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”) advances and annual preparation of CIT settlement, calculations of civil law activities tax, real estate tax, agricultural / forestry tax and other taxes levied under Polish law, which may be necessary as well as preparing and filing returns in this respect and other necessary documents based on the Company’s bookkeeping records and as required by the Polish law.
• Preparation and submission on behalf of the Employer or its clients to the appropriate offices VAT declarations and JPK files.
• Keeping records of fixed and intangible assets of Employer or its clients, including making and recording depreciation / amortization thereof.
• Performing the annual closure of books of Employer or its clients with the drafting of declarations and statements in line with the provisions of Law.
• Representing the Employer or its clients before the Tax Office, Social Insurance Office and the National Labor Inspectorate in all matters relating to its business activity during duration of the contract as well as cooperation with external advisors and auditors.
• Performing bank transfers, managing and supervision over petty cash handed over / entrusted by the Employer to the Employee for Employers business purposes with duty of reconciliation.
• Supervising financial inflows in terms of customer payment terms. Coordination of activities reminding customers of the settlement of overdue payments.
• Preparing financial statement including balance sheet, income statement and budget, reports on current cash liquidity (cash-flow), actual reports (budget vs actual etc) and other financial information for Investor request.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Coordination of adjusting the company's accounting system to the current legal requirements.
• Confidentiality regarding all information it receives from the employer or its clients, in connection with this contract and after its termination.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers.
• Everyday reporting and communication with supervisor and the team.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• 5 years’ experience on a similar position
• Academic degree in Finance and Accounting
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Intermediate or advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 365 will be an advantage

Competencies Required

• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Team player
• Must possess exemplary work ethic and hands-on work style

Additional Information

This role requires no regulatory designation.

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