Senior Accountant (Onsite Newport Beach, CA)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Perform a variety of accounting and reporting duties related to the operations of the management company as well as other general partnerships and ventures that the Company's principals have an ownership interest. The objective of the position is to ensure that financial accounting, reporting and tax schedules are prepared accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform bank reconciliations and various treasury functions, including liaising with banks, monitoring cash accounts, managing positive pay, processing wire transfers, and reviewing monthly bank fees
• Perform month-end close calculations and journal entries, including monthly cost allocation entries for overhead and acquisition charges
• Analyze monthly general ledger account activity, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations of various accounts, including payroll and employee benefit accounting
• Review intercompany transactions to ensure amounts are accurately recorded between related entities
• Review and analyze financial statements for all entities to ensure accuracy and make any necessary adjusting entries
• Prepare monthly cash flow statements following the month-end close and update profit participation calculations as needed
• Maintain spreadsheets to support financial transactions and analyze various general ledger accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset rollforward schedules
• Support accounts payable in the disbursement process via AvidPay, issuance of manual checks, or wire transfers
• Prepare internal audit allocations and billings for various REIT entities
• Monitor pending acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and other major company transactions while maintaining awareness of their accounting impact
• File annual business property tax statements for all KBS office locations
• Assist in the preparation of audit work papers for interim and year-end audits with external auditors
• Assist in preparing various tax schedules, including quarterly tax projections for multiple entities
• Prepare annual insurance policy renewals and gather required documentation requested by the broker
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned. The duties listed above are subject to change at management's discretion
• Attend training seminars and webcasts to stay current on updates relevant to job duties (e.g., updates to online banking systems, Excel training, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of experience with significant accounting responsibilities.
• CPA license or public accounting experience in auditing or tax a plus.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical skills and able to demonstrate a "can-do" attitude.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work independently.
• Self-starter with solid organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and able to reprioritize projects when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• MS Excel proficiency. Advanced knowledge in Excel using pivot tables and macros a plus.
• Experience in MRI accounting software a plus.
• Partnership or Real Estate accounting experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks regularly throughout the day; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; occasionally light lifting (up to 20 lbs.); exposed to typical office environment conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL EFFORT:

Ability to work independently, prioritize duties to ensure timely completion of job duties. Requires active listening, critical thinking making decisions and time management and training skills, as well as administration and management skills. Ability to always interact in a courteous and professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoors environmentally controlled; contact with others; face to face discussions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure personal and others health and safety.
• Report to management or follow procedure as established in Safety Program all conditions that may be affecting the safety and health of the workplace.
• Report to management all occurrences that cause injury or damage to any person or property.
• Comply with the Company Safety Program, Policies and Procedures.

REPORTING STAFF:

No

NORMAL WORKING HOURS:

Monday to Friday - Business hours. Schedule may vary based on business demands.

Note:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.