What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Financial Reporting & Accounting Compliance position at Harbor Group International?
Accountant, Financial Reporting & Accounting Compliance
Location - Onsite, Norfolk, Virginia Corporate Office
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation of financial statements for multifamily properties, commercial properties, and specific fund vehicles. Additional responsibilities will include, but not limited to, performing custody compliance procedures and working with our external auditors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group International.
• Preparation of the company’s subsidiaries standalone financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS
• Assist with reviewing legal documents to determine and track reporting requirements for new entities
• Maintain support for financial statement disclosures and liaise with auditors in the successful completion of various audits and other engagements
• Respond to various requests from investors and external sponsors
• Conduct quarterly and annual procedures to maintain custody compliance requirements
• Assist in the documentation, updating, and creation of accounting/finance SOPs
• Work on various special projects
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience in preparing or auditing financial statements preferred
• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, Workiva (Wdesk), or other accounting systems a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Background in Private Equity and Real Estate a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors
• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, meet critical deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.