Sr. Corporate Accountant

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At RangeWater, we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve, as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger, we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.

Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the company’s performance, and we look forward to witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!

Culture: Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Core Values (words to live by): People-focused, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Results-driven, Experience-centric, and Innovation.

What’s in for you? Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.

PTO/Benefits:

· Two + Weeks of PTO

· Paid Holidays

· Medical, dental and vision insurance

· 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity

· Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)

· Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)

· Cell Phone Allowance

· And more!

Job Description

Position Summary: This position reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller with high visibility to corporate leadership. The Senior Corporate Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the books and records of RangeWater’s investments that include any deals in pursuit as well as active investments. They will also be responsible for the books and records of RangeWater’s ever-growing funds. They will be expected to help implement processes & procedures to improve close time, prepare and maintain a property database with relevant data necessary to ensure accurate financial results, assist with year-end audit and tax return requests, assist with budgeting and reforecasting for corporate entities and ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting. This role will also have visibility into RangeWater’s operating entity at times to assist the other senior corporate accountant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the general ledger for the investment entity, RangeWater Capital II (RWC II), including journal entries, bank reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain books and records for all RangeWater investment entities within Workday.
• Maintain the general ledger for the 3 active funds, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Review expense reports on a monthly basis.
• Assist with tax and year-end audit and help prepare work papers and deliverables.
• Assist Sr Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with budgeting/reforecasting.

• Manage Compliance reporting for RWC II.
• Assist in compiling the month-end and quarter-end Corporate financial reporting packages.
• Prepare and initiate cash transactions (wire / ACH / book transfers) for capital calls, distributions and development deposits.
• Prepare pursuit cost line of credit draw monthly.
• Assist in preparing annual 1099 forms for the operating entity.
• Support management in the execution of projects as needed.
• Monitor accounting processes and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency and achieve departmental objectives.
• Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position, complying with RangeWater’s policies and performance expectations.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s)
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s)
• Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve the Company’s efficiency, profitability, and productivity
• Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training programs and by accessing other sources of information. Applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Work Hours (may vary by state or location): Company hours of operation are 8:00am- 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Exempt employees are expected to adhere to the standard workweek schedule and work any hours necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

BBA or BS in accounting is required. Employment history that demonstrates 2 to 5 years of work experience in accounting and real estate industry.

Language Ability:

Demonstrates ability to read, write, and communicate effectively and professionally. Able to write routine reports and correspondence.

Math Ability:

Demonstrates mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages, in order to complete financial records, and other fiscal reporting information.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Demonstrates the ability to understand complex accounting transactions, record them appropriately, and clarify the details to supervisors and/or clients in written or verbal communications.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates proficiency in word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet management programs (MS Excel), and proficiency in Workday and other financial planning software. Familiarity with real estate specific accounting software is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and filing cabinets. Incumbents also may have exposure to outside elements, inclusive of project sites, where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.

Incumbents work in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or squat. The employee is often required to sit.

Corporate Accountants must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Routine, local travel may be required to attend training classes, make bank deposits, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Non-routine, overnight travel may be required to attend company functions, training, property visits, and other situations necessary for the accomplishment of special projects that may be assigned from time to time.

Understanding of Job Essentials:

RangeWater Real Estate is a drug free, harassment free workplace. All candidates must pass a drug screen and an extensive background check. RangeWater Real Estate is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate harassment, discrimination or retaliation.

I understand that all pre-employment screening activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state employment laws. Background checks are completed during the post- offer stage of the employment process in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements.

I also fully understand the content of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties and responsibilities, requisites, and physical demands and working conditions explained to me. I am capable of performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. If I need accommodation, I will ask the hiring manager for it.

Rangewater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.