Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Alexandria Real Estate Equities; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteering time off

Job summary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities is seeking an accountant to broaden expertise across property accounting, real estate development, acquisitions, SEC reporting, tax and other corporate functions. You will support close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations while collaborating with multiple teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related field, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills; CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred. Yardi experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree in related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Property Accounting: month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet and income statement preparation, CAM and bank reconciliations.
• Real Estate Development: project setup, construction accruals, WIP transfers and reporting.
• Transactions: purchase accounting, sale analysis and settlement statement review.
• SEC Financial Reporting: ad-hoc analyses, data mining for quarterly earnings and external reporting.
• Tax: assist with tax compliance reporting and REIT analysis.
• Other accounting groups: support Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, Treasury, AR/AP with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA (progress toward)

Excel proficiency

Communication

Independent yet collaborative

Education

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

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Yardi

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.

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.

Alexandria wouldn't be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:

• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Significant paid time off and holiday time
• Paid parental leave
• Generous rewards and recognitions
• Annual Company paid time off for volunteering
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.