Accounting Associate
high country private equity searchCedar Rapids (IA)
Accounting Associate
Posted 10 days ago
high country private equity searchCedar Rapids (IA)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Overview:
Join a well-established real estate investment firm with more than two decades of experience investing across the Western U.S. The firm focuses on opportunistic real estate investments, including value-add repositioning and development across multifamily, industrial, and retail assets. We are seeking a talented Accounting Associate to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and support the financial operations of a diversified real estate investment platform. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand beyond a traditional accounting role, gain exposure to the broader real estate investment business, and work closely with experienced leadership. The position offers the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, direct exposure to senior decision-makers, and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of real estate investment accounting. The firm values individuals who take initiative, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and want to make a meaningful contribution within a close-knit team.
Key Responsibilities:
Support day-to-day accounting activities across multiple real estate investments and related business entities.
Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, vendor payments, billing, and expense tracking.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and maintain financial schedules, cash flow reports, and supporting documentation for management.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial reporting initiatives.
Coordinate with property management teams to review financial statements, operating results, and property-level accounting information.
Support investment-related accounting activities, including investor distributions, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
Work alongside senior leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and greater efficiency across accounting functions.
Assist with audit preparation, tax reporting support, and other special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
Ideally 1–5 years of accounting experience in public accounting, private industry, or a combination of both.
Real estate industry experience required, with property accounting or real estate investment accounting experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
Experience working with multiple entities, intercompany transactions, and investment accounting is a plus.
Familiarity with real estate accounting software such as Yardi, RealPage, MRI, or similar platforms is preferred.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial reports and accounting schedules.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
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