Description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator. With a long-term commitment to its residents, communities, and partners, the Fairstead team stands out by:

• Listening to and understanding the needs of its residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike
• Developing and preserving high quality affordable housing in an innovative and sustainable fashion
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities it serves

Fairstead’s Core Values

• Empathy
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Determination
• Integrity

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Family Office (FO) & Ventures bank transactions, setups, and closings; including processing transfers and wire payments.
• Reconcile credit card transactions monthly for Amex cards.
• Review and process expense reimbursements in Expensify for Ventures entities.
• Review and process invoice payments in Bill.com for Ventures entities.
• Manage weekly FO payments, coordinating with FO team to pay approved expenses online or via check.
• Record transactions for FO and all Ventures entities in Yardi, NetSuite, and QuickBooks as needed.
• Review cash activity and bank reconciliations posted by external bookkeeper for FO & Ventures entities.
• Prepare and record journal entries for FO and Ventures entities with supporting workpapers.
• Prepare Semi-Monthly FO cash report for management review.
• Assist with other ad-hoc FO requests.
• Assist with tax journal entries and state and federal tax compliance for FO entities, including extension and return payments, and coordinating with tax accountants.
• Prepare Inter-company payable/receivable reports for FO & Ventures entities.
• Assist with internal and external consolidated reporting for Ventures entities.
• Assist with quarterly corporate reporting requirements.
• Assist with team projects to improve overall processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Accounting major preferred)
• 0 - 3 years of experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
• Curious and highly driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dynamic interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management
• Detail oriented & ability to problem solve
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $55,000- $70,000 bonus eligible 

Health Benefits: employer paid medical, dental and vision 

DTO/Sick/Personal: Discretionary paid time off and sick time off

Generous holiday schedule, paid maternity leave 

Additional Benefits: 

· Flexible Work Arrangements

· 401K Plan

· Flex Spending Accounts

· Life Insurance

· Commuter Benefits 

· Long Term Disability

· Nationwide Pet Insurance