Sr. Accountant

Encore Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant for an end client requirement. Located in Cincinnati, the Senior Accountant would join the Finance and Accounting team, with responsibilities that include property and fund accounting and reporting, treasury and cash management, and some budgeting/financial analysis. The position will work collaboratively with the asset management and investor relations department, and real estate experience is a significant plus.

The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for real estate, with prior experience in the real estate industry preferred, and an Accounting degree from an accredited university. The Senior Accountant will be part of a small team working closely with the CFO, and in addition to a strong accounting background, must have proficient communication skills, advanced critical thinking skills, and a diligent working style with strong attention to detail. A positive "get it done" attitude will be critical to success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly review of prepared property-level financial packages, including budget-to-actual reviews, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare metrics and aggregate data for inclusion in the quarterly investor newsletter, monthly delinquency summary, and other ad hoc reporting requests.
• Oversee outsourced Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Lease Accounting personnel, responding to inquiries around tenant cash applications and invoice coding as needed.
• Provide support for annual audit, responding to auditor questions and requests as needed.
• Update and maintain monthly debt working file, amortization schedules, and lender compliance tracker. Prepare quarterly and annual covenant compliance calculations and reporting.
• Maintain the Property Accounting Playbook, including updating/adding to the Playbook for new property acquisitions; providing details of auto-debit activity for utility accounts to A/P personnel on a weekly basis; and tracking real estate tax bill scheduling and payments.
• Track leasing commissions and assignment fees, and prepare invoices for intercompany commission and assignment fee reimbursements where applicable.
• Monitor line of credit balances, preparing draw requests for scheduled acquisitions and initiating paydown requests as appropriate.
• Prepare closing day wires for property acquisitions.
• Work with banking partners in advance of property acquisitions to set up new operating accounts.
• Manage consolidation of PM, leasing, and accounting inputs into the annual budget and reforecast process.
• Ad-hoc analysis, review, and support as needed

Qualifications And Requirements

• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• BA/BS in Accounting from accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience with detailed accounting processes, including monthly close activities and operational accounting (A/R, A/P, etc.)
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Team player, strong work ethic, and ability to independently stay on task and balance competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of real estate documents, including leases, contracts, and financial statements.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.