Investment Accountant I - Real Estate

Investment Accountant I
The Reporting & Investment Accountant I helps to ensure that investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions. Working under close supervision as an entry-level position, this job works with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams, and assists with preparing month end closing reports and subsidiary quarterly financial analytics.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists with the preparation of timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits.
• Documents frequent ad hoc financial inquiries to be incorporated into the monthly and quarterly reports, adding value by providing management insight into the activities of the underlying properties.
• Seeks guidance from senior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.
• Interaction with internal and external auditors and tax preparers. 
• Daily cash book reconciliations, weekly cash logs and wire preparation as needed. 
• Monthly/quarterly accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, communication with property management company accountants, preparation of journal entries, preparation of investor distributions, management fee calculations, etc.

Qualifications

• No Experience Required

• University (Degree), Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Preferred Education

• University (Degree)

Career Level
5IC

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting or finance

• CPA Candidate 

• 1-2 years of previous experience in public accounting

• Real estate knowledge or experience

• Solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP

• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Previous Experience with Yardi or Workiva 

• Excellent technical research, communication and writing skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

• Ability to multi-task

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Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-04-25

Base Pay Range: $28.03/hr - $37.07/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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