Senior Associate- Client Accounting Services, Real Estate

Baker Tilly•Madison, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly (BT) is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its growing outsourced Client Accounting Services practice. This role offers the chance to be a valued business advisor, providing property accounting services to multiple clients nationwide. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, BT provides opportunities for career advancement, flexibility in work location, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This is a hybrid position, located near one of our offices. In this role, you will operate in a cloud-based environment, serving as a Senior Accounting Associate for various clients across the country. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver property accounting services to their businesses. This role offers variety in client work for skill development and a steady schedule for work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Three+ (3)+ years of experience in commercial real estate or public accounting (with exposure to commercial real estate)
Intermediate to advance with MS Office software/Excel
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred

Nice To Haves

Development/Construction accounting background is preferred
Experience with MRI or Yardi preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting package for each assigned property.
Maintain accounting records for ownership entities holding real estate assets.
Monitor compliance of certain ownership, debt, and other agreements.
Prepare annualized income and expense projections each month to assist Property Management and client in cash flow management and determining when investor approvals are required.
Prepare and analyze periodic excess net cash flow distribution calculations.
Prepare journal entries related to significant transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
Prepare data to support the annual financial statement audit and preparation of tax returns.
Assist in preparation and review of annual budget.
Work alongside Property Management to prepare tenant reconciliation settlements in accordance with stipulated lease terms including, but not limited to, operating expenses, real estate taxes and utilities.
Input and setup all new leases and lease renewals in property management software.
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with clients.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.