Supervisor, Real Estate Accounting

Harbor Group Management•Norfolk, VA

2d•$90,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents. Real Estate Accounting Supervisor Employment Type: Full Time Exempt Location Onsite – Norfolk, Virginia Corporate Office JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the accounting functions related to various real estate portfolio including multi-family and commercial properties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent discipline
3-6 years relevant work experience. Public accounting experience preferred.
Previous staff management experience
Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure
Ability to balance time during busy annual reporting/ tax season

Nice To Haves

CPA is highly preferred
Real estate background desired but not required
Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), a plus
Experience with Yardi and MRI a plus

Responsibilities

Review monthly accrual property financial statement packages including all relevant workpapers and bank reconciliations
Ensure fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, capitalization, dispositions, transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in the fixed asset system
Reconcile mortgage and escrow balances
Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger
Reconcile monthly bank statements
Maintain supporting schedules for general ledger balances
Assist in preparing internal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
Record activity for purchases, sales, and refinances
Ensure mortgages are set up for new acquisitions and tracked for monthly payments
Ensure portfolio-level mortgages are allocated accordingly and paid timely
Set up new MRI entities and bank accounts
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor