Corporate Accountant

Prime Group Holdings • Saratoga Springs, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant at its headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY.
With $6.7 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is among the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties globally, with a portfolio of 320+ self-storage assets across 28 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, totaling 24+ million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including Prime Storage Fund III, the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised.
Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group employs 700+ professionals and maintains a regional office in Jupiter, FL and Manhattan, NY along with investment originations offices in Denver, CO; Hackensack, NJ; Yorktown, VA; and Calgary, Alberta. The firm’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by specialized teams across sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance and legal, property management, information technology, transactions and financing, marketing, accounting, training, and other core functions.
Prime Group’s performance is rooted in a culture of respect, teamwork, ethical business practices, accountability, and persistence. The firm places significant value on the relationships it has built with customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. PitchBook has recognized Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in its 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support audit processes by providing documentation and resolving queries.
• Assist in preparation of expense allocation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Manager

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay and a generous benefits program
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, life, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance program
• Paid vacation time; paid sick time; paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees