Senior Accountant

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage monthly journal entries, closes, and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing variances, preparing financial statements, and supporting board and investor reporting while ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with established deadlines.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of board, investor, lender, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Execute and maintain internal controls over key accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with regulatory, tax, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support implementation of new accounting systems, tools, and reporting enhancements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, Asset Management, and other business teams to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide accounting guidance and support for operational initiatives and business transactions.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

· Prepare and record monthly journal entries.

· Perform month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with established deadlines.

· Prepare and review account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.

· Analyze financial results and investigate variances.

· Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.

· Assist in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

· Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Prepare management reports and financial analyses to support decision-making.

· Assist with the preparation of board, investor, lender, and management reporting packages.

· Ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and properly documented.

Internal Controls & Compliance

· Execute and maintain internal controls over key accounting processes.

· Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

· Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

· Assist with regulatory, tax, and compliance reporting requirements.

Process Improvement

· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.

· Support implementation of new accounting systems, tools, and reporting enhancements.

· Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy.

· Contribute to automation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with FP&A, Operations, Asset Management, and other business teams to support financial reporting and analysis.

· Provide accounting guidance and support for operational initiatives and business transactions.

· Assist with special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.

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Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.

· Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.

· Public accounting experience preferred.

· CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.

· Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with financial statement preparation and consolidations.

· Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting.

· Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.

· Familiarity with SOX controls and compliance requirements.

· Experience with Power BI, data analytics, or financial reporting tools.

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What We Look For

Ownership & Accountability

Takes ownership of work product and consistently delivers accurate, high-quality results.

Analytical Thinking

Uses data and financial information to identify trends, solve problems, and support business decisions.

Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Builds strong relationships across teams and works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Attention to Detail

Maintains a high level of accuracy while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Integrity

Demonstrates sound judgment and a commitment to ethical accounting and reporting practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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