Realterm is a real estate operator whose employees have a track record of capitalizing on durable insights into the supply and demand of real assets through the global supply chain. Realterm seeks to build and invest in value-added business platforms that have a proprietary position in their markets, source investments with favorable supply/demand dynamics and bring intense focus to operating results.

Realterm offers several career fields such as Accounting, Leasing, Construction and Property Management that make working here unique, challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. With offices in Amsterdam, Annapolis, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, Washington DC and Singapore you are empowered to take your career where you want it to go.

A career at Realterm allows you thrive in a fast-paced workplace environment with tremendous scale. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment with supportive teammates where you will be challenged to grow and be at your best every day. We offer our employees a robust and competitive benefits package. If you are looking for a rewarding career in private equity commercial real estate, apply today.

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Summary

The Fund Accountant will take charge of the day-to-day accounting function for the company's close-ended and open-ended funds. In addition to accounting responsibilities, the Fund Accountant will assist the Fund Accounting Manager with the fund reporting function, including the preparation of the quarterly investor reports, annual audits, annual budget reporting and debt compliance, as well as the capital call/distribution process and ad hoc limited partner requests. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and advancement as a Senior Fund Accountant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities for all non-property entities within the Fund structures
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Assist with preparation of capital calls and distributions, including investor notices and ILPA templates, as applicable
• Coordinate inter-fund and external cash movements
• Payables coding and processing for all non-property entities
• Assist with foreign exchange calculations and entries
• Support acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions
• Assist with preparation of Fund financial statements, including supporting calculations and schedules
• Assist with the preparation of Fund investor report(s), including supporting calculations and schedules
• Assist with the preparation of Fund-level debt compliance, including supporting calculations and schedules
• Assist with completion of recurring supplemental fund reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests
• Provide audit support at interim and year end for Fund-level testing
• Assist with preparation of workpapers to support tax compliance and reporting
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets/reforecasts for all non-property entities
• Assist with the maintenance of investor capital accounts
• Assist with Advisory/AGM/AIP schedules and materials, as needed
• Participate in various department initiatives (e.g. automation, process improvement)
• Generally, support the Fund Accounting Manager as needed, including special projects

Competencies

Accountability

Character, Trust, Integrity

Planning, Decision-Making & Initiative

Development & Learning

Collaboration, Communication & Teamwork

Qualifications

• Demonstrated critical thinking, initiative and good judgement, as well as constructive problem solving
• Professional and able to act within legal and ethical boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office. Yardi Voyager experience highly regarded.
• A strong and proven work ethic, an ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to meet specific schedules and deadlines
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 2 - 4 years experience
• Private Equity and/or real estate experience a plus
• BS in Accounting or related field, MAcc/MSA or MBA a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• U.S. GAAP
  
  

Work Environment

The position will work in a general office setting and may require travel, up to 10% of time annually, to remote office locations based on organizational/business needs.

Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the workday, sitting at a desk, consistently operating a computer. The person in this position must be able to access file cabinets and office machinery (to include a computer, copier, and fax machine). On occasion, may need to lift boxes of up to 10 lbs.

Realterm is an equal opportunity employer, as we value and respect diversity. We encourage diversity in ideas, opinions, experiences and identities. We do not discriminate in our employment practices based upon protected class, to include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.