Staff AccountantLeverage Companies • Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102

Staff Accountant

Leverage Companies • Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102

job_description.job_card.30_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Leverage Companies is a dynamic real estate private equity platform on a mission to create millionaires through real estate. We operate a vertically integrated ecosystem comprised of these divisions .

Founded in 2018 proudly headquartered in Newark, NJ, we are scaling rapidly and building a world-class team committed to operational excellence, bold growth, and long-term impact.

Position overview :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private lending and / or real estate accounting and demonstrate a deep understanding of private equity financial structures. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions and play a critical role in managing the firm's financial operations and reporting.

The anticipated annual base cash compensation for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience.

What you will do :

Accounting & Financial Reporting :

Maintain accurate financial records for private lending and real estate investment vehicles.

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS).

Handle the consolidation of financials across multiple entities and projects.

Fund Operations :

Manage capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.

Monitor fund expenses and ensure accurate fee calculations, including management and performance fees.

Reconcile investment portfolios, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts.

Transaction Support :

Support due diligence processes for new investments, including financial modeling and valuation.

Assist in structuring and accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements.

Track and analyze loan performance metrics and real estate asset valuations.

Compliance & Audit :

Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements specific to private equity and real estate sectors.

Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to support audits and tax filings.

Process Improvement :

Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes and internal controls.

Implement new accounting software or systems as needed to support the firm's growth.

What you will bring to the table :

Knowledge of GAAP required.

3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on private lending, real estate, or private equity strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA or CFA designation preferred.

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with fund accounting systems is a plus.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and partnership accounting principles.

Experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or loan portfolios is highly desirable.

Exceptional analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us :

A company culture that's quite out of this world.

Direct access to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.

Opportunity to grab destiny by its horns and to create your own path.

Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with serious growth opportunity.

A team that values integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, overall excellence, accountability, and ownership.

What we look for in all our employees :

A demonstrated track record of winning; we never stop at "just enough".

An insatiable eagerness to continuously learn and to be coached; we are lifelong learners and always make ourselves available to others to teach us something new.

A possession of strong entrepreneurial spirit; we have a burning passion for building something great out of nothing.

A big vision for themselves and those around them; we always strive to be the best version of ourselves and help those around us do the same.

An unwavering sense of integrity; an individual who roots oneself with a core belief that how one does anything is how one does everything.

Additional Information

Leverage Companies is an equal opportunity and an E-verify employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and do not discriminate based on characteristics of any kind. Leverage Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any candidates with disabilities who may need assistance during the talent acquisition process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email hr@leveragecompanies.com

Leverage Companies highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. Under certain circumstances, a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days in office in Newark, NJ may be arranged.

Aquarian Holdings • New York Metropolitan Area, NY, USA

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply

Aquarian is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions.After launching in 2017, Aquarian finalized its first investment in 2018.Sinc...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30

Staff Accountant

Blank Street • New York, NY, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation.From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated p...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Staff Accountant

Michael Page • Piscataway, NJ, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

This opportunity is with a union electrical contractor based in North Jersey, operating within the healthcare, mission critical, and commercial electrical work. The company is known for its focus on...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Staff Accountant

Center for Justice Innovation • New York, NY, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply

THE ORGANIZATION The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, court...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30

Staff Accountant

Cancer Research Institute • New York, NY, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), established in 1953 and headquartered in New York City, is the preeminent U.Guided by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Council that includes four Nobel laur...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Staff Accountant

Kobalt Music Group • New York, NY, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our finance team in New York.This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and transparency across Kobalt's financial r...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Staff Financial Accountant

Securitas • Parsippany, NJ, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

Focus on the core content of the job post, removing all extra metadata, navigation mentions, and redundant headers.Keep the formatting beautiful and high signal to noise ratio.serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Staff Accountant

Dunkin' • Lodi, NJ, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance wit...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted

Marchay • New York, NY, US

serp_jobs.filters.remote

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply

Remote (New York–based luxury travel company).Marchay, a leading luxury travel firm based in New York, is seeking a.This is a hands-on, detail-driven role that’s critical to keeping our financial o...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30

Staff Accountant

Abacus Service Corporation • Edison, NJ, US

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

Job Location : 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837 (Middlesex College).Work Schedule : Full Time, 40 hours per week on-site 5 days a week, from 8 : 30 a. Position will last until December 31, 2024....serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more

serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted