Corporate Accountant

Cornerstone Companies•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger management for the corporate entities of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of corporate-level financial data, manages intercompany reconciliations, and supports the month-end close process. The Corporate Accountant provides critical support to the finance leadership team by maintaining accurate books and records in compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting.
Demonstrated experience managing a full-cycle general ledger and intercompany reconciliations.
Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify trends, risks, and discrepancies.
Ability to clearly communicate financial information to internal team members and management.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and property accounting systems (Yardi).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with professional discretion.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification or actively pursuing certification.
Strong background in complex intercompany accounting and eliminations.
Experience with third-party property accounting and client reporting.
Experience working with multiple ownership structures and lease types.
Experience with property accounting system implementations or conversions.

Responsibilities

Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for corporate entities, including the preparation of journal entries and accruals.
Prepare accurate corporate-level financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and complex account reconciliations for corporate assets and liabilities.
Manage intercompany transactions, billings, and eliminations to ensure all accounts balance across various subsidiaries and property entities.
Ensure all corporate accounting activities adhere to GAAP and internal company policies.
Prepare audit workpapers and provide supporting documentation for external auditors during annual reviews and year-end audits.
Oversee corporate fixed asset depreciation schedules and manage corporate-level prepaid expenses and allocations.
Maintain and follow effective internal controls to ensure the protection of corporate assets and the accuracy of financial data.
Work closely with the Property Accounting and Payroll teams to ensure seamless data flow and accurate corporate overhead reporting.
Identify and implement efficiencies within the corporate accounting workflow and general ledger systems.
Assist with the maintenance and optimization of accounting software and reporting tools.
Monitor corporate cash positions and assist with corporate-level treasury and banking administrative tasks.
Support the Controller or Director of Finance with ad-hoc reporting and special financial initiatives as assigned.
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.