Staff Accountant

A leading global real estate and investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 14 offices in 10 countries and more than 300 employees. The Company targets attractive risk-adjusted investment returns across a broad range of predominantly real estate equity and debt oriented investment strategies. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Staff Accountant – Los Angeles, CA

Looking for an outstanding Staff Accountant to serve as a key member of the investment accounting team to run the day-to-day activities of the group. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounting for assigned investments, which includes the preparation of journal entries, wire transfers, fundings, distributions, reconciliations and analyses,. 

The Staff Accountant reports to one or more Senior Accountants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of general journal entries

Preparation of system generated and manual wire transfers

Record monthly accruals for expenses, interest income, and other items

Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reporting packages

Monitor cash on a daily basis and record entries

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Calculate and prepare distributions

Interact and coordinate with finance/acquisition/asset management professionals regarding budgeting/forecasting, regulatory and lender reporting, investment fundings

Coordinate with internal and external auditors

Qualifications:

2 – 3 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment

Current CPA a plus

Real estate or financial services industry experience a plus. Experience in investment management or private equity environment is desirable

Proficiency in MS Excel is required

Other Personal Characteristics:

High personal and professional ethics and outstanding integrity

Strong work ethic and sensitivity to deadlines

Self-directed and motivated, driven by intellectual curiosity rather than deadlines and mandates

Disciplined, analytical problem solving approach

Effective team member

Ability to multi-task

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment – no unusual exposures

Overtime may be required

We are seeking qualified candidates available to start immediately.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.