Senior Staff Accountant

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets. The position will entail building strong cross-functional relationships throughout the accounting team and organization.

The Business:

The Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) is composed of real estate-centric entities focused on the self-storage industry. In addition, we own and operate a portfolio of over 70 investments and positioned for significant growth over the next few years. Our market area includes thirteen states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions, and beyond. IREGC provides property management, development & construction services, and insurance products. Learn more at www.irellc.com.

The Environment:

IREGC employees are team-oriented where all colleagues wear many hats and help each other succeed. While business is the priority, colleagues are encouraged to live healthy, balanced lives. Our company is guided by the core values of doing the right thing for our clients; being enthusiastic, engaged, and competitive; working hard and smart; being positive; being compassionate and authentic; and having fun and celebrating success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Beyond preparation of the organization’s reports and financial statements, other specific functions and duties of the position include, but are certainly not limited to:

• Prepare month end financials, meeting tight reporting deadlines.
• Track and report on progress of development projects including processing of construction pay applications.
• Review and/or preparation of:
  • Sales & use tax returns.
  • Cash management and processing of daily transactions.
  • Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with internal accounting policies.
  • Responsible for accurately coding transactions to the appropriate investment and GL account, accurate allocations of costs among investment entities.
  • Responsible for documentation of all journal entries including calculations and approvals.
  • Process improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Account reconciliations including investigation and resolution
  • Month end close tasks—including but not limited to management fee calculation, accruals, ensuring all transactions are recorded and books are complete and accurate.
  • Financial statement preparation and GAAP compliance.
• Annual budget preparation.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests
• Contributing to accounting group projects
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.

Experience & Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

· 3+ years of experience as staff accountant in a multi-operational company preferred but not required.

· Understanding of US GAAP.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Strong numerical and analytical skills.

· Outstanding computer expertise and highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel.

· Proficient abilities in resolving issues and managing time effectively.

· Highly organized and detail oriented.

· Ability to work well with a team and autonomously.

· Real estate and/or construction experience is a plus.

· Sage 100 or Sage Contractor experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Duties performed in a standard, indoor office environment.

· Be stationary for prolonged periods of time.

· Stooping, bending, twisting, reaching and repetitive motion may be required in completion of job duties.