Sr Corporate Accountant

McCormack Baron Companies•St. Louis, MO

20h

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Accountant supports the Corporate/Development Accounting department’s corporate financial reporting and general accounting functions, including monthly closing, management and GAAP reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, and internal controls. The department also handles accounting for development-stage projects, including monthly draw preparation, development budget monitoring, and cost certification workpapers. The role covers corporate accounting responsibilities such as preparing monthly and weekly reports, monthly financial statements, monthly forecasts, and the annual budget. The accountant also supports development data management, reporting, and audit activities, and may take on additional duties based on business needs.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Ability to use advanced functions in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and precision in records to help prevent financial reporting errors and compliance issues.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work independently, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting and/or the real estate industry.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred.
Proficiency in SAGE accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing, including preparation of reconciliations and adjustments.
Research and reconcile discrepancies independently.
Maintain and update recurring journal entries.
Maintain general ledger accounts and development job accounts.
Maintain compliance with internal control procedures across accounting functions.
Identify internal control weaknesses or concerns and work with the Controller to resolve them.
Manage distribution of financial reports required by stakeholder agreements and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Prepare monthly year-to-date actual-versus-budget and forecast reports.
Prepare special financial analyses and reports as needed using Microsoft Excel.
Maintain project development data, including daily monitoring of the data management system, communication with project development teams, enforcement of policies and procedures, and periodic data uploads to development and accounting records.
Review and report on key data for projects under development.
Work with the Controller and CFO to develop the annual three-year budget.
Work with the Controller and CFO on monthly reforecasts.
Prepare audit schedules and work with auditors to resolve open corporate issues in a timely manner.