Senior Real Estate Accountant – Investments & Reporting

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 2x

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting for its real estate development and investment businesses. The role handles investment and corporate accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements within MDI Accounting Operations.

The candidate will collaborate with property managers, lenders, investors, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate financial information and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency required.
• Strong general ledger and financial-system skills required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP and external audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support accounting for investments, joint ventures, and managed assets.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors; prepare workpapers and analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation; drive process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Analytical skills

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud Financials

Oracle Projects

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting for its real estate development and investment businesses. The role handles investment and corporate accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements within MDI Accounting Operations.

The candidate will collaborate with property managers, lenders, investors, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate financial information and strong internal controls.