Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Alexandria Real Estate; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria Real Estate seeks an accounting professional to broaden expertise beyond traditional roles, gaining exposure to property accounting, real estate development, acquisitions, SEC reporting, tax, and corporate accounting.

The role supports month-end close, journal entries, construction reporting, and ad-hoc analyses across teams, offering a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for CPA progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required; Master’s desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience with strong understanding of principles.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience in commercial real estate or public company environment a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Property accounting: month-end close activities, journal entries, balance sheet/income statement reviews, CAM/bank reconciliations.
• Real estate development: assist with project setup, construction accruals and reporting.
• Transactions: perform purchase accounting, sale analysis, and settlement review.
• SEC reporting: support 10-Q/10-K filings and data mining for earnings releases.
• Tax: assist with tax compliance reporting and REIT analysis.
• Collaborate with Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, Treasury, AR/AP on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Yardi accounting Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking to broaden your accounting expertise beyond a traditional accounting role? Join our team and gain exposure to nearly every facet of accounting and financial reporting within a leading S&P 500 REIT.

This position offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded foundation across multiple accounting disciplines while partnering with experienced professionals throughout the organization. You'll contribute to high-impact projects spanning property accounting, real estate development, acquisitions, SEC reporting, tax, and other corporate accounting functions - making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you're a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to expand your experience while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Property Accounting: Perform month-end close activities, including but not limited to reviewing invoice coding, preparing journal entries, preparing property balance sheet and income statement, analyzing fluctuation analysis, and preparing CAM reconciliation and bank reconciliations.
• Real Estate Development: Assist with project set-up process and month-end close activities, including but not limited to, preparing journal entries for construction accrual and WIP transfer, and preparing monthly construction reporting schedules.
• Transactions: Perform purchase accounting analysis, sale analysis, and settlement statement review.
• SEC Financial Reporting: Perform ad-hoc analysis and reconciliations to support external reporting requirements such as 10Q/10K and Supplemental SEC filings. Assist with mining data to present useful information for quarterly earnings release.
• Tax: Assist with preparation of tax compliance reporting, including preparation of support for tax returns and REIT compliance analysis.
• Other functional accounting groups: Assist various functional accounting teams such as Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, Amenities, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable with various ad-hoc projects and analysis
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required, Master’s degree in related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience required and strong understanding of accounting principles.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Experience within commercial real estate or a public company environment is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Yardi accounting Software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $ 52.88 to $64.90 USD hourly, plus an annual discretionary bonus. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual hourly wage may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual’s knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company’s compensation practices.