Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid premiums

Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Rewards and recognitions

Volunteer time off

Wellness and fitness incentives

Mentoring and career development

Life insurance and disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage lease accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.

The role partners with cross-functional teams across the organization to drive accuracy, process improvements, and strong internal controls. The position supports annual budgets, CAM reconciliations, and external audits, with a focus on GAAP compliance and detailed analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting and/or commercial real estate preferred.
• Technical accounting research skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and Excel.
• Yardi accounting software experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting for Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis including revenue recognition for leases and monitoring active leases.
• Provide cross-functional financial analysis support with Accounting and Asset Services teams.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly accounting reporting packages for executives and SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K).
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthen internal controls; support audits.

Skills

Technical accounting

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis

Location Pasadena, CA

Job Function Accounting

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join a company where your accounting expertise directly supports one of the nation's leading real estate portfolios. We're looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex accounting challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who wants to make an impact while partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization.

As a key member of our Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis team, you'll play an integral role in revenue recognition, financial reporting, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about delivering accurate financial information, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day accounting for the Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis function, including but not limited to:o Accounting for revenue recognition of new and amended leases.o Proactively assist with monitoring many active leases.o Perform technical accounting research related to complex leases and lease terminations.o Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of above- and below-market lease calculations for acquired leases.o Track lease deliveries for GAAP rent recognition.o Prepare rental revenue assumptions for annual budgets.o Prepare monthly straight-line rental revenue reconciliations and fluctuation analyses.o Prepare tenant recovery and rental revenue fluctuation analyses.o Reconcile general ledger accounts to subledgers and supporting schedules.
• Partner across Accounting and Asset Services teams to provide accounting and financial analysis support, including:o Assist with lease abstracts related to operating expense recoveries.o Support the year-end CAM reconciliation process.o Resolve lease-related accounting inquiries and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly Accounting Reporting packages for executive management review.
• Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, as well as quarterly supplemental reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Contribute to departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong technical accounting skills required.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting and/or commercial real estate highly preferred.
• Technical accounting research skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Yardi accounting software experience preferred.
• 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 TM 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.