Senior Accountant

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Transwestern Investment Group (TIG) a real estate investment adviser seeks to provide value to institutional clients through what we believe to be compelling thematic investment opportunities across property types and risk profiles within the United States. Part of the Transwestern companies we have sourced and executed more than $7 billion of real estate investments to date in 26 markets.

Transwestern is built on a common purpose - Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together. We are committed to the hiring of smart passionate hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position Summary

Transwestern Investment Group (TIG) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Property Accountant position in Dallas Texas. The Senior Property Accountant will report to the Controller and work closely with other investment team members with respect to the financial accounting and tax compliance operations of the development properties.

Position Essential Functions

• Prepare and maintain financial records including general ledger review monthly journal entries balance sheet reconciliations and underlying property consolidation.
• Collaborate with the property accounting teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records and transactions.
• Coordinate and review capital expenditure funding requests to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review and analyze leases to ensure property accounting treatment for revenue recognition.
• Provide support during property acquisitions and sales including working with property accounting teams on the acquisition and disposition entries for project sales.
• Facilitate and monitor the annual audit and tax process to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Review and/or prepare bank reconciliations each month for all bank accounts assigned.
• Communicate effectively with clients external auditors tax preparers and team members as required.
• Submit timely monthly financial packages to meet client financial and regulatory deadlines.
• Perform various ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Due to the core functions of this role a consistent in-office presence for this role must be sustained.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in finance or accounting.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in real estate or public accounting.

Technical Skills

• CPA or significant progress towards CPA is a plus.
• Applicable experience in real estate accounting software preferably with MRI and/or Yardi.
• Experience recording journal entries and managing a general ledger.
• Knowledge of current accounting methods (cash and basic accruals) along with the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as applicable.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and Adobe.
• Substantial quantitative and analytical skills

Personal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a small team-oriented environment and with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Highly organized able to manage large amounts of written and electronic data.
• Motivated and willing to work overtime as needed.

Salary Range:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

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