Staff Accountant - Financial ReportingAnnapolis, MD, USA * Baltimore, MD, USAReq #148Friday, April 12, 2024Realterm is a real estate operator whose employees have a track record of capitalizing on durable insights into the supply and demand of real assets through the global supply chain. Realterm seeks to build and invest in value-added business platforms that have a proprietary position in their markets, source investments with favorable supply/demand dynamics and bring intense focus to operating results.Realterm offers several career fields such as Accounting, Leasing, Construction and Property Management that make working here unique, challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. With offices in Amsterdam, Annapolis, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York and Singapore you are empowered to take your career where you want it to go.A career at Realterm allows you thrive in a fast-paced workplace environment with tremendous scale. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment with supportive teammates where you will be challenged to grow and be at your best every day. We offer our employees a robust and competitive benefits package. If you are looking for a rewarding career in private equity commercial real estate, apply today.SummaryReporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and working alongside the accounting and reporting teams, the Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting is a highly visible role that will support both full cycle accounting and reporting as well as ad-hoc projects and analysis. This role will support Realterm Transportation ('Realterm') and its Funds in enhancing the financial reporting process by streamlining information gathering and our process documentation. A successful Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting will be a strong problem-solver, adaptable in an environment that is growing and changing, a natural relationship builder, and have a self-starter mentality.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor and remain informed on new and proposed accounting and regulatory developments and evaluate their potential effect on the Company and its financial statements, including but not limited to items issued by the FASB, SEC and IFRSWork with an international accounting and reporting organization to ensure the Company's compliance with generally accepted accounting principles by consulting on issues and through technical accounting and reporting training.Conduct research and analysis of complex accounting issues and provide recommendations to management.Perform analysis and special projects, as required.Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting implications.Complete ad hoc projects assigned by senior management, including analysis of business operations, proposed accounting treatment of significant or unusual transactions, or other accounting and finance-related matters.Support the external financial statement audit process by interfacing directly with audit team, managing PBC request list, and assisting with preparation of audited financials.Maintain working knowledge of legal entity structure to conduct VIE consolidation analysis.Assist with drafting standard operating procedures, accounting policies, and technical accounting memos.Assist with adoption of new accounting standards including research, application, and documentation of all new accounting pronouncements.Assist software solutions team and IT team with future enhancements to Yardi accounting software.Assist with internal audit process including planning and execution.CompetenciesAccountabilityCharacter, Trust, IntegrityPlanning, Decision-Making & InitiativeDevelopment & LearningCollaboration, Communication & TeamworkQualificationsStrong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standardsBe organized and attentive to detailsDemonstrated critical thinking, initiative and good judgement, as well as constructive problem solving.Ability to meet specific schedules and deadlinesBe able to work effectively as a team member as well as act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectivesAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and resultsHigh proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly ExcelYardi experience preferredEducation and/or Experience2-4 years in technical accounting role, either industry or public accountingBachelor's degree in AccountingCPA or CPA candidate a plusWork EnvironmentThe position will work in a general office setting and may require travel, up to 10% of time annually, to remote office locations based on organizational/business needs.Physical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the workday, sitting at a desk, consistently operating a computer. The person in this position must be able to access file cabinets and office machinery (to include a computer, copier, and fax machine). On occasion, may need to lift boxes of up to 10 lbs.Realterm is an equal opportunity employer, as we value and respect diversity. We encourage diversity in ideas, opinions, experiences and identities. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based upon protected class, to include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.Other detailsPay TypeSalaryEmployment IndicatorrealusShare this job:#J-18808-Ljbffr

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