Real Estate Accounting and Reporting Analyst

Cousins Properties • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Accounting and Reporting Analyst is responsible for the preparation and analysis of key real estate accounting reports that will be used by various levels of Company leadership to assess the operations of the Company. This position will report directly to the Financial Reporting Director but will have regular exposure to the VP – Real Estate Accounting, Chief Accounting Officer, and other members of senior leadership. This person will also assist in additional projects as needed, gaining a valuable understanding of the accounting and operations of the Company, as well as the industry as a whole. This position is located in Buckhead. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1 - 2 years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Responsiveness – Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others.
• Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics, consistently complying with organizational values and protecting confidential information.
• Communication - Able to clearly express ideas, present verbal information, and ask questions. Able to listen to and understand the perspective of others. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations and leadership.
• Reliability - Must demonstrate initiative and ability to take on projects that benefit the accounting department and/or Company, working outside the core business hours when needed, and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate experience preferred.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing license required.
• REIT and office product-type experience preferred.
• Experience with Yardi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting package which is reviewed with the Financial Reporting Director, VP – Real Estate Accounting, CAO and CFO.
• Analyze and prepare variance reporting at various operational metrics, which are reported to the COO.
• Work closely with the Financial Reporting Director and VP – Real Estate Accounting to develop reporting and further leverage the accounting system’s reporting capabilities.
• Assist the Lease Administration Controller and Property Accounting Controllers with various reporting needs.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Director with budgeting and quarterly forecast revenue analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level