Analyst, Real Estate Accounting

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

13h•$0 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Real Estate Accounting Analyst to join their Real Estate Accounting team. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and complex environment, demonstrate a mindset for process improvement, and seek to expand their experience in Real Estate, in both the Accounting and Finance fields. This position will be based at their West Los Angeles, CA office and will work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Microsoft Excel Experience and proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing tasks, while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to working independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
Results-oriented mindset with a consistent track record of meet demanding deadlines while prioritizing competing tasks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights to diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA eligible preferred.
Proficiency in Yardi Voyager preferred.
Financial modeling and analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities including preparing and posting journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, analyzing variances and drawing conclusions from available data.
Assist with the validation and consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial data for Financial Reporting.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and develop follow-up action plans to resolve reconciling items.
Analyze accounting transactions, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy and completion, and provide variance explanations.
Assist in the quarterly preparation of cash flow forecasts and reconcile bank account data to GL cash balances.
Collaborate with Property Management, Real Estate Development, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other departments, acting as a liaison and providing financial insights to meet their needs.
Support completion of annual tax package reports in preparation for tax filings.
Validate the completeness of lease data, including identifying all leases and relevant transactions, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting in compliance with ASC 842.
Track and oversee the timely payment of property taxes across Real Estate portfolio.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly financial result presentations.
Identify opportunities for strategic projects and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
Solicit and respond to feedback to improve team and personal performance.