Investment Accountant
Title: Investment Accountant
Industry: Financial Services – Investment Management
Location: South Orange County
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Investment Accountant in South Orange County within the Financial Services – Investment Management industry. You would have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environment, assisting with fund reporting and financial preparation. This role offers the chance to take on new responsibilities, work with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization. Additionally, the location in South Orange County provides a great quality of life and the potential for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and supporting workpapers.
- Document fund cash activity promptly.
- Review and reconcile external property financials with Yardi.
- Handle fund transactions, such as vendor payments and check issuance.
- Ensure accurate recording of property transactions by external property management accountants.
- Manage property level capital calls and monitor self-escrowed cash balances.
- Assist with fund distribution and capital call calculations, ensuring timely payments and updates in Yardi.
- Compute asset management fees and other required fee calculations accurately.
- Complete interim and year-end external audit testing requests.
- Respond to internal tax and investor relations teams' requests.
- Participate in fund budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Research technical GAAP and operational questions and provide solutions.
- Produce quarterly fund financial statements and other financial information.
- Support the Senior Investment Accountant as needed.
- Understand how funds are accounted for according to governing documents.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and Yardi investment accounting module.
- Resolve escalated issues promptly and accurately.
- Lead by example and uphold company values.
- Perform other duties and projects as needed.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum of three (3) years of financial accounting experience in real estate investment, development, private equity, or investment advisory, or two (2) years of public accounting experience.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel intermediate level) and accounting software (Yardi experience is a plus).
- Organized, detail-oriented, with integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity.
- Skilled in collaborating across complex organizations.