A leading global real estate and investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 14 offices in 10 countries and more than 300 employees.
The Company targets attractive risk-adjusted investment returns across a broad range of predominantly real estate equity and debt oriented investment strategies.
The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S.
federal income tax purposes.
Job Description
Looking for an outstanding Staff Accountant to serve as a key member of the investment accounting team to run the day-to-day activities of the group.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounting for assigned investments, which includes the preparation of journal entries, wire transfers, fundings, distributions, reconciliations and analyses,.
The Staff Accountant reports to one or more Senior Accountants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of general journal entries
Preparation of system generated and manual wire transfers
Record monthly accruals for expenses, interest income, and other items
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reporting packages
Monitor cash on a daily basis and record entries
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Calculate and prepare distributions
Interact and coordinate with finance/acquisition/asset management professionals regarding budgeting/forecasting, regulatory and lender reporting, investment fundings
Coordinate with internal and external auditors
Qualifications:
2 – 3 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment
Real estate or financial services industry experience a plus.
Experience in investment management or private equity environment is desirable
Proficiency in MS Excel is required
Other Personal Characteristics:
High personal and professional ethics and outstanding integrity
Strong work ethic and sensitivity to deadlines
Self-directed and motivated, driven by intellectual curiosity rather than deadlines and mandates
Disciplined, analytical problem solving approach
Effective team member
Ability to multi-task
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment – no unusual exposures
Overtime may be required
We are seeking qualified candidates available to start immediately.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.