Senior Accountant

• Type: Full-Time, Remote

• Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm PST

• Location: LATAM (Remote)

• Compensation: USD $3,200 - $4,200 /month (based on experience)

About the Company:

For over 35 years, we've transacted more than $3.5 billion of real estate, acquiring over 14,648 multifamily units and taking dozens of properties full cycle — on average returning 100% of investor capital plus strong returns. Our focus is acquiring older apartment home communities and creating value by improving the properties, optimizing operations, and fostering human flourishing in each one. Above all, we've learned that success is measured not just by financial gain, but by the quality of the relationships we build along the way. Please read our values, and if you are aligned, we encourage you to apply.

Job Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing reconciliation processes, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead process improvements while mentoring team members.

The Senior Accountant supports the financial health of the company by managing financial reporting, overseeing general ledger activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This role enhances financial processes and provides leadership to junior accounting staff, contributing to the organization’s success and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate properties and investment entities.

• General Ledger: Oversee and maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with US GAAP.

• Cash Management: Oversee daily cash reporting and post all non-AP cash transactions. Upload Positive Pay files and review rejected transactions for approval or reporting.

• Reconciliation: Lead complex account reconciliations, including bank accounts, balance sheets, intercompany accounts, and property-related accounts.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and variance analyses. Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate and timely data. Upload budgets into OSA.

• Property Accounting: Oversee property accounting activities, including revenue recognition, expense allocations, capital expenditures, and tenant accounting.

• Month-end, Year-end Close: Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and financial reports.

• Accounting Processes and Internal Controls: Assist in developing and maintaining robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

• Audit: Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems, including the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other technology tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, data analysis, and decision-making across the accounting department.

• Leadership:Mentor and provide oversight of junior accounting staff, providing direction, training, and support to enhance team performance.

Minimum Qualifications - Must have:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or investment firms. Experience leading/supervising a team of Accountants.

• Proficiency in real estate accounting software (such as Yardi, MRI, or RealPage), AI

• tools (such as Claude and ChatGPT), and advanced Excel skills.

• Advanced understanding of US GAAP, related party, partnership, and fund accounting.

Nice to have:

• Certifications: CPA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

• Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus.

Competencies: The following competencies will help ensure success in this role

• Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data.

• Accuracy: Demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail; promote and improve quality standards.

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.

• Business Acumen: Understand the implications of business decisions; align work with strategic goals.

• Teamwork: Balance individual and team responsibilities; foster a collaborative work environment.

• Interpersonal Skills: Resolve conflicts constructively; maintain confidentiality; listen actively.

• Communication: Convey information clearly in oral and written forms; tailor communication style to various audiences.

• Ethics: Act with integrity and uphold organizational values.

• Professionalism: Demonstrate respect, accountability, and tactfulness in all interactions.

#LI-NC1