Property Accountant

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Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm specializing in open-air retail real estate.  Poised to launch its next fund—a pivotal milestone—the Company remains dedicated to driving value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

We are seeking a PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT who is responsible for all property level accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of assets, which includes owning the day-to-day accounting activity and month-end closing cycle for the assigned portfolio. This full-time hybrid role (4 days in-office, 1 day work from home) is based in our Chicago office. Come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital!

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others don’t.

KEY PRINCIPLES

We’re Better Together | We’re Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take full ownership of the general ledgers and reporting for a portfolio of properties.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, budget to actual variance analysis, and lender reports for review.
• Work closely with various departments such as Asset Management, Property Management, and Fund/Corporate Accounting to ensure accounting information accurately and comprehensively reflects property activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Perform ongoing responsibilities which include daily cash management duties; AR/AP processing; miscellaneous transaction recording and investigation; and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for tenant invoicing, calculation of reimbursables, interpretation and analysis of leases, and support in resolving tenant inquiries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting entries are booked timely and accurately with appropriate audit trail.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with departmental policies and procedures including annual reviews and periodic updates, as necessary.
• Prepare and complete annual CAM estimate calculations and CAM reconciliations.
• Assist with annual audit process.
• Ensure all analysis and work product are accurate, thorough, and neat.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related degree is required.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP accounting are required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and trial balance flux analysis.
• 1-3 years of working experience in the commercial real estate industry highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate legal documents (such as leases, property management agreements, purchase and sale agreements).
• Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or similar accounting system and AvidXchange highly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail are required.
• Self-motivated with an effective interpersonal and collaborative working style, along with a strong work ethic and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with Google productivity tools are highly preferred.
• CPA designation or candidate is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team
• Flexible time off policy
• Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with Company match
• 11 paid holidays

The annual base salary range for this role is $80,500 - $96,000 and the role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at hr.requests@bridge33capital.com.