Real Estate Accountant

Real Estate Accountant

Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.

Location: Onsite, Norfolk, Virginia Corporate Office

Job Summary

As a Real Estate Accountant, you will be responsible for the accounting functions related to various real estate portfolios, including multi-family and commercial properties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial package with supporting schedules for a portfolio of properties
• Ensure fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, capitalization, dispositions, transfers, and depreciation) are correctly recorded in the fixed asset system
• Reconcile mortgage and escrow balances
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Assist in preparing quarter-end and year-end packages for the CPA firms
• Assist in month-end closeout
• Assist in the recording of purchases and sales of real estate transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent discipline
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in the real estate field
• CPA a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure
• Ability to balance time during busy month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
• 2 years with a Public accounting firm is a plus
• Experience with YARDI and MRI a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Personal Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Free Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Health Finance Program
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition & Awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Veteran Friendly This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered. Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.