Senior Accountant, Real Estate

SVA is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Real Estate team in our Brookfield, WI location. This is the opportunity you have been looking for! In this role, you will develop your skills across industries, find your passion and the perfect fit. You will benefit from continuous learning through client-facing interactions and develop an in-depth understanding of how accounting impacts the business world. Collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals and enhance your career with personalized development and mentoring opportunities. Demonstrate your expertise and evolving leadership skills, while building your career in an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®!  SVA + You. Together, we Serve. People. Better.

50% - 75% Client Work

• Work with in-charge to complete assigned audits, reviews, and/or compilations. As challenging/unique situations occur, propose alternative options to in-charge, discuss and agree on course of action.
• Act as in-charge for assigned engagements including client interaction and budget preparation.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare moderate to difficult income tax and informational returns, including organizing a file of supporting documentation.
• Perform tax, audit, and affordable housing regulatory research to develop expertise in the LIHTC and real estate industry.
• Manage assigned administrative and other client related tasks.
• Successfully and appropriately participate in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.
• Gain proficiency with HUD, RD, and other affordable housing regulatory reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55 hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
• All other duties as assigned.

10% - 35% Bookkeeping

• Assist clients with bookkeeping (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Post adjustments to working trial balance.
• Record transactions in journals, classify postings, total and cross-total entries for a period.
• Draft financial reports including any required footnote disclosures.
• Create and maintain property and equipment and calculate depreciation and amortization.
• Set up books of accounts for new businesses.

10% Professional and Personal Development

• Work with mentor and/or senior staff to develop and execute career path.
• Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
• Participate in projects as identified.
• Represent SVA in the community and identify external organization(s) of interest.
• Prepare for and take the CPA examination or EA exam, if appropriate.
• Act as a buddy for interns or new staff accountants.
• Develop supervisory skills, interests, and abilities.

5% Supervision

• Train and develop interns, including providing regular engagement feedback.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience as a staff accountant in a public accounting firm, preferably with experience serving real estate, affordable housing, or LIHTC clients.

Professional Certification:  Pursuing CPA Examination preferred.  If appropriate, pursuing the EA Examination required.

Specialized knowledge: All essential functions, skills, abilities, and behaviors of a Staff Accountant with minimal supervision. Knowledge of partnership taxation, real estate accounting, and affordable housing/LIHTC industry practices preferred.

Apply Today!

Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement.  We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!

SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute. 

SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. 

This role is based in WI.