Associate, Client Accounting Services-Real Estate

Overview

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Job Description

It’s an exciting time to join Baker Tilly! We are looking for a Property Accountant to join our Client Accounting Services (CAS) – Real Estate Advisory Practice.

The Client Accounting Services Team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as a Valued Business Advisers to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.

Role

In this role, you will work closely with Partners and Managers servicing existing clients to deliver client deliverables and advisory services such as:

• Work effectively with property management teams to facilitate accurate entries at the property level
• Review of monthly financial reporting at the property level
• Prepare timely and accurate entries for month-end close
• Help lead best-in-class customer service to clients and employees at all times, with an emphasis on being proactive, responsive, timely, professional, and accurate
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and workpapers
• Handle day-to-day general accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Manage treasury-related activities such as lender/investor reporting and cash analysis and distributions to owners; as well as monthly bank reconciliations
• Research and assess all vendor payments to ensure they are properly coded prior to payment
• Analyze and prepare depreciation and fixed asset schedules on a monthly basis
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted
• Two (2) plus years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions
• Experience in real estate property accounting
• Experience using Yardi Voyager
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to provide exceptional client service with a high professional demeanor and ability to handle matters confidentially
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, rapidly changing, deadline driven environment serving multiple clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels including clients, team members and team leadership
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Excellent organization and time management skills