As an Accounting Associate in the Global Real Estate Project Accounting team, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial processes. You will collaborate with us to manage real estate construction accounting, focusing on general ledger accuracy, financial reporting, and process improvements. Together, we will drive financial excellence and support the growth of our global real estate portfolio.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly general ledger close and accounting processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct financial reviews on capital project expenditures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Firm policies.
- Reconcile monthly capital and expense spend to the general ledger.
- Analyze construction in progress to ensure balance accuracy.
- Review and enhance key accounting processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify and escalate exceptions to standards as needed.
- Provide timely and accurate financial information to management.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Develop and maintain effective communication with management and business partners.
- Perform ad hoc analysis or other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance with demonstrated career progression.
- Strong analytical and financial skills with a track record of execution against deliverables.
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- CPA/MBA preferred.
- Public accounting experience and/or large corporate experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with automated financial systems (SAP) and worksheet modeling tools (Excel).