The Senior Staff Accountant’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the financial activities of the firm’s funds, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, statements, and schedules as required by management and regulatory agencies.
2. Financial Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
3. Reconciliation: Conduct periodic reconciliations of fund cash balances to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies. Resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. Initiate cash transactions where applicable.
4. Quarter-end Close Procedures: Assist in quarter-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing variances. Also including quarterly investor distribution calculations.
5. Audit Support: Assist in annual audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
6. Tax Support: Assist in annual tax returns by providing necessary documentation and explanations to tax consultants.
7. Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management to support decision-making processes.
8. Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the funds and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) regulations.
9. Client Servicing: Communicate with internal stakeholders, such as portfolio managers and investor relations teams, to address any accounting-related inquiries or issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external service providers.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Experience working in real estate investment, or related industry is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Please note, this is a Full Time role based in our corporate office in Atlanta.