What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC?
Job Title
Associate
Job Purpose
The Associate will work on a publicly traded mortgage REIT. The position is a part of a strong team, and offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a background in accounting and finance. The role will be responsible for various finance and accounting tasks crucial to the success of the team.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close process, i.e., journal entry posting and account reconciliations on Investment Portfolio, bank/cash reconciliations, and intercompany accounts
- Assist in preparation and analyses of the Company’s financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, and other management summaries and analysis
- Assist in preparation of quarterly SEC filings, i.e., Form 10-Qs, Form 10-Ks, Form 8-Ks and earnings releases
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal deal, asset management, securitization, tax, investor relations, legal and capital markets teams
- Interface with internal and external auditors
- Develop and maintain workpapers that are SOX compliant
- Own and take responsibility for all assigned areas
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experiences:
- Accounting/Finance Major – Bachelors or higher
- 2-4 years in Audit and/or Accounting (Big4 experience is a major plus) at financial services firms
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines
- Solid work ethic; professional and proactive approach to work
- Must be a team player and obtain a positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:
- Accounting for real estate and mortgage/debt instruments is a major plus
- Working with Workiva and Yardi
- CPA License