Senior Fund Accountant
About The Position
Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Senior Fund Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on the preparation, verification, and presentation of financial data for our joint ventures. This position is accountable for all aspects of accounting efforts for our joint venture entities including preparing or reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and generating timely financial reports. The Senior Fund Accountant is a strategic leader who excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed project management skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation for bold innovation. This role is based out of our Central Office in downtown Chicago, IL and requires five days in-office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years of professional accounting experience
Nice To Haves
- Obtained or pursuing CPA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete conversion of accounting and financial statements from US GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for external stakeholders reporting in accordance with IFRS.
- Complete accounting for business transactions of the Real Estate Investment Trusts, holding companies in the joint venture structures, and the joint venture company (e.g., contributions, distributions, operating expenses).
- Complete consolidations process for joint ventures.
- Account for Scion’s investments in joint ventures.
- Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and reviews bank reconciliations prepared by the Bookkeeper.
- Prepare reconciliations of intercompany balances within joint venture structure.
- Proactively monitor and achieve internal and external deadlines.
- Effectively work with Property Accountants to resolve any property entity questions and any property entity information needed to complete tasks.
- Respond to inquiries from external auditors of joint venture companies.
- Continuously improve processes to address inefficiencies or ineffectiveness.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Paid Maternal Leave
- Parental Leave
- Learning reimbursement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
