Senior Accountant

Company: RSI
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Growing real estate firm seeks a Senior Accountant with 3 years of accounting experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial information as well as accurately compiling and reporting this information for corporate entities. • Performing month-end, quarterly and annual closing activities in compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, ad hoc analysis, and reporting. • Prepare complex account reconciliation, analysis and journal entries and perform on-going analytical review in support of the monthly close process. • Maintain and understand documentation related to various inter-entity billings to calculate, invoice and record earned fee revenue and receivable. • Work closely with staff to account for restricted funds and expense activities in a timely manner. • Perform allocation of expenses to other entities and request reimbursement from those entities on a timely basis. • Pro-actively research and document conclusions on accounting issues with appropriate knowledge and interpretation of relevant GAAP pronouncements. • Maintain, establish, and improve documentation relating to internal accounting controls. • Prepare annual audit schedules and interact with auditors to complete the audit, consolidation, and tax returns. • Monitor adherence to audit requirements and ensure full compliance in accordance with regulatory agencies. • Serve as a financial resource, answer questions, and provide ad-hoc financial support as requested. • Develop recommendations for effective and efficient business processes and participate in cross- functional projects. • Prepare sensitive data such as payroll analytics. • Assist in the configuration of the accounting system according to business specifications and requirements. • Perform other assignments, as requested. QUALIFICATIONS • BA/BS in Accounting. MBA/CPA or equivalent preferred. • 3 years of progressive experience in fund accounting, property accounting or GL. Experience in accounting for real estate/partnerships accounting. • Must possess a strong understanding of GAAP principles. • Inter-company and consolidation experience is required. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Effective planning and organizing skills; ability to prioritize tasks and other day to day duties. • Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position. • Confident, self-starter with strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments.

Keywords: RSI, Fairfield , Senior Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Palo Alto, California