Senior Associate- Client Accounting Services, Real Estate

Baker Tilly • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing outsourced Client Accounting Services practice. This role offers the opportunity to be a valued business advisor providing property accounting services to multiple clients across the country. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This is a hybrid position, located near one of their offices. In this role, you will work in a cloud-based environment and serve as a Senior Accounting Associate for multiple clients across the country, working with a team of professionals to provide property accounting services to their businesses. The firm offers variety in client work for skill growth and a steady schedule for work/life balance.

Requirements

• Three+ (3)+ years of experience in commercial real estate or public accounting (with exposure to commercial real estate)
• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Accounting is strongly preferred
• 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 your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your 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

Benefits

• Upward career trajectory
• Flexibility in how and where you get your work done
• Meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership
• Variety in client work to help you grow your skills
• Steady schedule to allow for a healthy work/life balance
• Direct on the job coaching and mentoring
• Firm wide learning and development programs
• Friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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