Corporate Accountant

American Realty Advisors•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

American Realty Advisors (ARA) is a private equity real estate firm that acts as the sponsor of various commingled funds that invest in real estate assets throughout the United States. Our strategies include value add, core, structured finance, mezzanine debt, and other types of investments. ARA also acts as the investment manager for separate accounts tailored to our investor's goals. All our institutional investors are tax-exempt. ARA is a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and an ERISA fiduciary with approximately $10 billion in assets under management. ARA, through its funds and separate accounts, acquires real estate investments throughout the United States. The Role The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounts payable and other corporate accounting functions for ARA.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Minimum of five years of experience with accounts payable, receivable, and general accounting.
Knowledge of GAAP and tax basis books.
Experience with accounting processes, controls, and procedures with a focus on the accounts payable and receivable function.
Knowledge of accounting systems and the interaction of these systems with control procedures and individual processes.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis on the real estate industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Code, enter, and track all corporate payables.
Pay invoices on a timely basis.
Call vendors with questions regarding accounts payable.
Maintain vendor list.
Setup new vendors, including OFAC search and W9.
Prepare and file annual 1099 filings.
Monthly billing of professional fee and expense reimbursements to clients.
Perform expense allocation calculations in accordance with the Allocation Matrix.
Perform review and coding of employee expense reports.
Perform account and bank reconciliations.
Research and correct account discrepancies, as necessary.
Prepare and maintain journal entry logs.
Perform month-end close of Accounts Payable.
Prepare weekly bank balance and A/R aging reports.
Prepare corporate wire transfers.