Sr. Accountant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

FW Real Estate and its sister company, FW Logistics, were founded in 1949 with a focus on food-grade storage. Over the next fifty years we’ve spread our expertise to include contract warehousing, dry storage, hazmat storage, and temperature controlled warehousing. This diverse portfolio of commercial properties has over 7-million square feet of warehouse facilities across the nation.

The Real Estate Accountant will play a vital role in managing the financial reporting of our family-owned, privately held residential and commercial real estate investment portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to work across a variety of tasks, including all areas of accounting, cash flow and real estate-specific responsibilities.

Hours: 08:00am to 04:30pm M-F

Location: Belleville, IL.: 100% on-site.

Pay: $30-$36hr

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions required to support the individual needs of each unique business unit within the real estate investment portfolio.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger for approximately 20 entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Execute month-end closing procedures and assist in year-end preparation and closing.
• Prepare monthly financial reports to provide insights into the performance of each property.
• Conduct daily cash reconciliations and reporting to the Controller to ensure accurate cash flow management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual property budgets and tax returns.
• Prepare common area maintenance invoices, statements, and analyses of annual charges.
• Record related party transactions in coordination with the Real Estate team and FW Logistics.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.  CPA a plus. 
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in real estate accounting or property management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Experience with Real Page a plus.

COMPENSATION

• We offer a competitive compensation package, great benefits, and the opportunity for personal growth
• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(K) Plan with 4% employer contribution match. 
• Voluntary Term Life/AD&D

 BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Competitive pay
• 401K with 4% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays