Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Sr.

Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Location: NYC Corporate Office

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation of financial statements for multifamily properties, commercial properties, and specific fund vehicles.

Additional responsibilities will include, but not limited to, performing technical accounting research and working with our external auditors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.

Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group International.



* Preparation of the company's subsidiaries standalone financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS


* Collaborate with departments to identify technical accounting and financial reporting issues and assess related financial reporting implications


* Assist with researching and concluding various accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS


* Assist with reviewing legal documents to determine and track reporting requirements for new entities


* Maintain support for financial statement disclosures and liaise with auditors in the successful completion of various audits and other engagements


* Respond to various requests from investors and external sponsors


* Assist in the documentation, updating, and creation of accounting/finance SOPs


* Work on various special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : 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.



* BS degree in Accounting or equivalent


* CPA preferred


* 3+ years in public accounting, with experience in preparing or auditing financial statements and researching technical accounting issues preferred


* Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, Workiva (Wdesk), or other accounting systems a plus


* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems


* Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions


* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment


* Background in Private Equity and Real Estate a plus


* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills


* Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively


* Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors


* Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantitie...