Staff Accountant - Multi Family Real Estate

COMPANY
Dallas-based, privately held real estate development and investment management company with exceptional performance specializing in value-add and opportunistic real estate investments. With an entrepreneurial spirit and proven 40 year track record across several market cycles they have steadily built up a portfolio of over 15 million square feet of industrial and office properties and 5,000 multifamily units located nationally.
OPPORTUNITY
Immediate opening for an experienced STAFF ACCOUNTANT in the Dallas corporate office of a growing private multi-family real estate investor/developer. This position will responsible for the accounting and preparation of financial reporting for a portfolio of multifamily real estate investment properties. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller and works closely with asset/property managers, lenders and other third-party accountants. Dallas area applicants only.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
The activities listed here are not all-inclusive; rather, they indicate the types of activities normally performed by this position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas:

• Prepare weekly cash transfers and monitor daily deposits
• Analysis of monthly financial statements for a portfolio of multifamily properties prepared by 3rd party property management groups.
• Monitor and preparation of draw requests for banks/investors.
• Review and process internal renovation funding requests.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets for certain investment properties.
• Compile financial work-papers for audits/reviews/tax return preparation.
• Perform other special projects, historical research, financial analysis, and other duties as assigned.
• Work to ensure all reports/documents are provided to auditors on a timely basis.
• Possess and apply a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Two years multifamily real estate experience (emphasis on multi-family, investor reporting)
• Accounting degree
• Familiar with Accrual Accounting
• Organized and articulate
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Yardi or MRI Accounting software a plus

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Self-sufficient in monitoring work unit and/or project deadlines.
Company Incentives/Perks:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 20 PTO days & 11 paid Holidays
• Annual performance and profit sharing for all employees
• E-Shares: Employee offered direct investment opportunities
• 401k benefits, allotted % paid by company regardless if you choose to contribute
• Casual dress code
• Monthly happy hours & employee appreciation events
• Great work and life balance!

Salary Description
60,000 - 70,000