Staff Accountant I - Investment Accounting & Reporting

Fairfield Residential is a leader in the multifamily housing industry, dedicated to creating exceptional apartment living. They are seeking a Staff Accountant I to prepare financial statements, assist in monthly close procedures, and ensure compliance with investor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and year end close procedures
• Perform monthly fund consolidation
• Prepare equity batch transactions for investor contributions and distributions based on understanding of investor/investee relationships
• Prepare consolidated historical GAAP, Market Value and IFRS financial statements required by lenders and investors
• Generate fund performance reports (e.g. TWR, IRR, budget vs. actual) as required by investors
• Assist with financial audits as well as preparing work papers required by external auditors
• Prepare journal entries for transactions
• Process fund AP
• Prepare Subscription Facility borrowing requests
• Prepare capital calls and process distributions
• Prepare lender compliance reports
• Other projects as assigned

Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
• 1+ years minimum relevant Accounting experience in a corporate setting
• Strong understanding of accounting theory including cash flow reconciliations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be highly detailed, organized in work and a strong team player
• Ability to prioritize work load and meet deadlines
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employee, management and external clients to maximize performance and result
• A CPA (or equivalent) designation is a plus
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Real Estate industry or Investment accounting experience a strong plus
• A successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to meet work deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

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