Senior Associate, Accounting & Finance
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate, Accounting & Finance, to join our growing Accounting & Finance team. This is a newly created role designed to support a broad range of accounting, financial reporting, and operational initiatives across the firm. The position will be based out of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Denver, or Remote. Because this role is new, responsibilities will evolve over time based on business needs, process improvements, and the strengths and interests of the individual. This position offers meaningful exposure to core accounting functions, FP&A, compliance, systems administration, and cross-functional collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance. RCLCO is recognized as the leading independent knowledge solutions provider to the real estate industry. Founded in 1967, RCLCO is a pioneer in bridging market and financial feasibility, consumer research, and industry intelligence. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and market directions, and to translate trends into project concepts and financial guidance. Our firm has three overlapping business verticals: Real Estate Economics, RCLCO Management Consulting, and RCLCO Fund Advisors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or professional services preferred
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Deltek Vantagepoint a plus)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Interest in learning and growing within a finance organization
- Comfort with learning and implementing new technology and programs, including AI tools
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
- Assist with financial statement reviews
- Support data gathering for tax filings and external audits (401(k), workers’ comp, etc.)
- Assist with ASC 842 lease accounting
- Assist with fund administration and accounting
- Process and review expense reports
- Support client billing and invoicing
- Manage jurisdictional registrations and compliance
- Assist with accounts payable disbursements and bank reconciliations for affiliated entities
- Serve as a Vantagepoint system expert and administrator
- Assist with contract reviews in coordination with legal and finance
- Support RFP submissions
- Manage new client registration portals and onboarding requirements
- Support quarterly reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with project-level billing, reporting, and analysis
- Support state and local tax reporting
- Participate in firm-wide and finance team meetings
- Support internal coordination and respond to administrative requests
- Assist with documentation and follow-ups from cross-functional teams
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and system implementations
- Assist with ad-hoc financial and operational projects
- Continuously develop technical, accounting, and systems skills
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule flexibility, with team members in the office 3 days per week and the option to work fully remote 4 weeks each year
- 100% paid healthcare for employees, including dental and vision insurance (with the option to upgrade plans and add dependents at team member's expense)
- Competitive vacation and wellness/sick time offered for employees
- Family planning and fertility benefits
- Employee stipend for continuing education and professional development
- Employer-paid family leave after one year of employment
- Commuting stipend for team members not driving to work
- Cell phone stipend
- Wellness benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program, standing desks available to all team members, and healthy snacks supplied in each office location
- Option to participate in FSA and 401(k) plan
- Employer contribution to 401(k) annually
- Access to back-up childcare, elder care, pet care, and other in-home resources
- Enjoyment of hosted in-office lunches and social events on a regular basis
- Paid time off to volunteer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
