Senior Corporate Accountant

ROLE SUMMARY: Detail-oriented and results-driven Corporate Accountant in managing financial records, preparing accurate reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Skilled in financial analysis, month-end and year-end closing, tax preparation, and budgeting. Proven ability to streamline processes, maintain internal controls, and collaborate across departments to support decision-making. Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements. Adept at handling complex accounting tasks while ensuring timely and precise financial reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly Financials for multiple corporate entities to include Bear Realty and Bear Commercial
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations – Corporate Entities
• Monitor Accounts Payable for assigned portfolio
• Monthly Reconciliation of Bear Development projects
• Support the administration of The Mortgage Office loan software
  • Loan set up
  • Posting of payments
  • Monitoring monthly pay requirements
• Support current loan spreadsheets and monitor for accurate cash sheet reporting
• Monthly Shared Services allocations for BREG services
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Collaborate with outside agencies, auditors, and owner/ investors to provide necessary documentation upon request.
• Examine, document, and analyze existing policies and procedures, researching alternative opportunities, developing more effective and efficient processes. Act as a positive change agent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a 4-year college/university or equivalent
• +5 years related real estate, corporate, accounting experience
• Familiarity with GAAP, application of said accounting principles and journal entries
• Above average Microsoft Excel or database/warehouse management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; drives clear direction
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of team dynamic
• Strong interpersonal skills; apply good judgement in applying timely decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Exposure to variety of software (i.e., Microsoft Office/Teams, AppFolio, Jonas, RealPage, DocuSign, Adobe, NetSuite, etc.)
• Helpful familiarity with AppFolio, Jonas Premier, Lone Wolf

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.