Base Annual Compensation: $110k-$115k
Title: Sr.
Accountant, Month End Closing
Reports to: Accounting Manager, MEC
Primary Function: General Accounting/Monthly Financial Reporting
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Remote
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, MEC the Sr.
Accountant, Month End Closing is responsible for the financial oversight of the general ledger activity related to the real estate assets under management.
This accountant will be primarily responsible for overseeing several GL account reconciliations and the preparation of several journal entries.
Ballast is a rapidly growing real estate investment company with locations in San Francisco, CA and Tucson, AZ.
Ballast manages several investment funds and joint ventures with well-known financial partners.
Ballast oversees all elements of the journey with our preferred vendors, contractors, and in-house team from acquisition to leasing.
Geographic focus and a deep understanding of local customs in treasured residential neighborhoods underpin Ballast’s success.
At Ballast, our team of 170+ passionate employees are careful stewards of capital and preservers of communities where we work and live.
Our culture is founded on teamwork, accountability, and a shared purpose to create value for our investors and communities.
Above all, we value unique perspectives and integrity.
Primary Responsibilities
Review, update, and reconcile multiple advanced general ledger schedules, on a monthly basis, to ensure account schedules both support and tie to the general ledger
Research and resolve certain carryforward balance sheet transactions in a timely manner
Prepare and enter advanced journal entries into Yardi.
Which may include: amortizations, reclasses, accruals, and true ups
Assist with preparing and/or reviewing the accounting department’s SOPs
Obtain accurate support for interim/annual audit requests
Address any financial discrepancies, discovered and communicated by compliance or management, by preparing timely correcting journal entries
Assist in monitoring tasks completion in a timely manner
Aid the MEC Accounting Manager with special projects and other tasks as assigned
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
5 years or more of accounting work experience required
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required (filters, sorting, pivot tables, V lookup, etc.
)
Real estate and/or property management experience a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
Yardi experience preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP rules and regulations preferred
Key Skills and Competencies
Detail oriented and able to manage large volume of data with speed and accuracy
Ability to work independently, in a remote setting, by utilizing company provided resources, and critical thinking skills, to help complete tasks
Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet financial reporting deadlines
Possesses accounting background/education including familiarity with both general ledger and property-level transactions
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members
Ballast Investments is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Ballast Investments is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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