Real Estate Accountant

 Real Estate Accountant  Location:  Onsite, Norfolk, Virginia Corporate Office Employment Type: Full Time JOB SUMMARY: As a Real Estate Accountant, you will be responsible for the accounting functions related to various real estate portfolios, including multi-family and commercial properties.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Supervisory personnel may require additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely.  Prepare monthly financial package with supporting schedules for a portfolio of properties Ensure fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, capitalization, dispositions, transfers, and depreciation) are correctly recorded in the fixed asset system Reconcile mortgage and escrow balances Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger Reconcile monthly bank statements Assist in preparing quarter-end and year-end packages for the CPA firms Assist in month-end closeout Assist in the recording of purchases and sales of real estate transactions  QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent discipline 1-4 years of relevant work experience CPA a plus Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure Ability to balance time during busy month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting 1-2 years with a Public accounting firm is a plus Experience with YARDI and MRI a plus      #LI-KP1