Senior Accountant

Who you are

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role required
• Real estate industry experience is preferred, but not required
• Payroll accounting experience is preferred, but not required
• Good understanding of GAAP required
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization and “roll-up one’s sleeves” to accomplish all necessary tasks
• Experience with SOX preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves
• Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values

What the job involves

• Vantage is looking for an autonomous, detail-oriented, high-performing Senior Accountant to work with our Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment
• You will play a critical role in the monthly close process by driving the preparation of support for certain journal entries and reconciliations
• You will have opportunities to work with the global finance team and support cross departmental function through helping design global allocation processes
• You will assist in financial reporting activities, including preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting
• You will also assist in non-routine projects as they arise
• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations, with a focus on cash, allocations, and capitalization
• Assist in the design and continuous improvement of the global allocations process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Contribute to the process documentation and creation of internal controls and accounting policies as the company grows
• Oversee the recording of expense reimbursements, ensuring accurate classification of departmental expenses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expense allocations are properly recorded and reported
• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audited financial statements and footnotes
• Assist in preparing, coordinating and providing year-end audit documentation to both internal and external auditors
• Reconcile certain balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support coordination with external auditors and internal auditors
• Contribute to writing process and policy documentation as needed, supporting the continuous improvement of financial operations
• Assist in implementing process improvements, including monthly close automation and global allocation enhancements
• Participate in non-routine projects such as real estate and business acquisitions, debt financing transactions, and other special projects as needed
• Additional Duties: Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds