REIT Accounting Resource
About The Position
Ensign Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented REIT Accounting Resource to join our growing Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain exposure to public company reporting, real estate accounting, financial reporting, and REIT operations. The REIT Accounting Resource will support the monthly close process, financial reporting activities, account reconciliations, and various special projects. This role works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Investment teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across a diverse real estate portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or public accounting experience, preferred.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
- Interest in real estate, REITs, and public company accounting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
Nice To Haves
- CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for REIT entities.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review lease agreements and related documentation to support proper accounting treatment.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC and financial reporting packages.
- Support the maintenance of property-level and entity-level accounting records.
- Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations.
- Assist with intercompany accounting, distributions, contributions, and settlement activities.
- Assist and analyze lessee financial reporting and compliance packages. Build relationships to streamline financial communication with lessees.
- Support debt compliance reporting and lender reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Lease, Legal, and Investment teams to gather information and resolve accounting issues.
- Participate in annual audits and assist with auditor requests.
- Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision coverage
- company-provided life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- sick/vacation plans
- access to our fully equipped onsite gym
- Learning Management System
- training sessions and seminars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
