Sr. Accountant ($45 - $54/hr)

Position Summary:

This is a temporary assignment and you will be payrolled through an agency.   Future possibility of full-time employment with Irvine Company.

 

Responsible for applying consistent accounting principles and procedures to record and analyze financial information, maintain the integrity of the financial records, provide transparent and accurate financial information to Sr. Management and Operations team, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, ensure adherence to appropriate accounting control procedures, and leverage technology to improve internal processes.

Job Duties:

• Review and analyze accrual basis general ledger for accuracy and reasonableness
• Book journal entries
• Review adjustments to the tenant ledger
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review portfolio financial statements; analyze and write variance comments for significant financial variances
• Assist with complex special projects, including preparing various analysis schedule & ad hoc requests
• Provide accounting support to property management team
• Participate and present in periodic meetings with Property Managers and accounting team
• Responsible for month-end close, which includes preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, reports, and reconciliation
• Oversee G&A expenses, analyze variances, and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to G&A activities, financial report distributions, and present G&A financials to Divisions quarterly
• Prepare G&A metrics comparing G&A overhead management fees and profit margin in comparison to REITS and present data to Divisional Presidents and Executive teams
• Prepare complex G&A cost allocations and manage large data sets
• Analyze and maintain confidential employee payroll data
• Collaborate with department heads to understand budgetary needs and monitor spending
• Manage quarterly forecast and annual budgeting process for G&A 
• Conduct regular audits of G&A processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Provide financial insights and contribute to decision-making for G&A functions
• Participate in cross-functional projects as a financial expert
• Assist with special projects and other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• 3-5 years accounting experience within Real Estate industry, preferably in Property Management
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting or finance
• Work independently and good decision making skills
• Can manage a high work volume
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across the organization
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; detail-oriented; self-motivated; ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Experience with MRI and SAP preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel: writing formulas, pivot table and power query preferred

 Compensation:

Pay Range: $45 - $54/hr 

 

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

 

About Us:
Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations.

Irvine Company is respected for its master planning and environmental stewardship of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, including diversified operations throughout coastal California. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our