Senior Real Estate Accountant

Greenlight Communities, LLC.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Greenlight Communities, LLC is seeking a Senior Real Estate Accountant to prepare timely and accurate financial reporting for the ownership portfolio of 14 apartment communities, reporting to the Controller.

The candidate should have a BS in Accounting, at least five years of accounting experience in real estate or property management, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks; the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines with high accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for an ownership portfolio of 14 apartment communities.
• Review and consolidate third-party property management financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, loan, A/P, A/R).
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Prepare financial statements and lender reporting packages.
• Prepare and complete weekly check runs and annual 1099 reporting.
• Assist with annual tax preparation and maintain accurate records.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and assist with implementation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Real Estate Accountant

At Greenlight, we believe everyone should feel proud of where they work and the work they do. We are committed to building something bigger than ourselves and doing things differently in the real estate industry.

As part of the Greenlight team, you will receive a competitive base salary, access to health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited paid time off, and the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of industry professionals who are passionate about Greenlight’s vision.

The Senior Real Estate Accountant reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting for Greenlight’s ownership portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines. Working knowledge of QuickBooks is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for an ownership portfolio of 14 apartment communities, including:
  • Review and consolidation of third-party property management financial statements
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including bank, loan, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules
• Prepare financial statements
• Complete lender reporting packages
• Prepare and complete weekly check runs
• Complete annual 1099 reporting
• Assist with annual tax preparation
• Maintain accurate financial records and meet established reporting deadlines
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and assist with implementation
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, with real estate or property management accounting experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present financial information to management
• Positive, collaborative approach