Staff Accountant

Equity ECS is a national, full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbus, OH, with regional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton, Orlando, San Antonio, and Tampa. As one of a limited number of firms that can offer a uniquely tailored service, we offer complete and professional services in real estate development, brokerage, construction, as well as program, asset, and property management.

Our people are ambitious and entrepreneurial, like our goals, which is why we foster a growth mindset. We are on a mission to double our business over the next five years, and to be successful we know we need to invest in our collective growth – continually developing our people, our teams, and our work product.

We value a humble approach to leadership where all team members have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. A best-in-class client experience originates from a best-in-class employee experience, which is bolstered by our commitment to honesty, transparency, collaboration and accountability in every interaction.

RESPONSBILITIES

• Prepare draw requests for assigned development projects
• Work with the development team and AP closely to organize, code, and submit vendor invoices for payment
• Prepares accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reports for internal and external reporting (for investors, banks, and any compliance requirement) for assigned and/or special project entities and other entities as needed
• Responsible for the development division P&L
• Records development fee revenue in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations and workpapers for all assigned development properties
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with two or more years’ experience in real estate accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communications are required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Yardi preferred

SUCCESFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Lead with a solution when encountering a problem
• Proactive and extremely responsive
• Personable with a good sense of humor
• Energy and commitment to work in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to work under pressure, in a time sensitive environment, delivering timely and accurate work