Senior Accountant

ABOUT CIM GROUP : CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest.

Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas.

Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure.

Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!POSITION PURPOSE : To utilize education and experience in accounting to apply GAAP methodology in the performance of day-to-day accounting of assigned fund & co-investment books as well as in supporting the Controller with reoccurring and ad hoc requests and in understanding company investment structures.

This role relies heavily on independent judgment and discretion and includes only limited supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (at least 80% of time spent in work requiring independent judgment and high level analysis) :

Utilize specialized training and experience with GAAP methodology to engage in general GAAP accounting for assigned fund / asset(s), to prepare daily accounting of assigned books, and to ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness of reviews (requires in-depth knowledge of accrual accounting).

Develop a systematic approach to financial data for quality in analysis and reporting.

• Fulfill timely ad hoc internal requests and prepare analyses, and related tasks as assigned using standard GAAP accounting practices.
• Create, reconcile, and validate entries to balance sheet and income statement accounts to close books either monthly or quarterly, address variances with appropriate resolution.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (up to 20% of time allocation for the position) :

• Maintain bank accounts, monitor cash balances, record cash activity, and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare wire requests related to financing, acquisitions, funding reserves and payment of expenses.
• Prepare or assist in management fee calculations.
• Prepare schedules and support for audits.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• College degree in accounting or finance (BA or BS)
• 3+ years of previous GAAP accounting experience (preferably in Real Estate / Private Equity )
• Big 4 or other public accounting experience (preferred)
• CPA (preferred)

ABOUT YOU :

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP accounting
• Ability to independently organize and manage multiple tasks in a detailed and deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Experience in Yardi, MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software

HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION : CIM Group is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group.

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