Senior Portfolio Accountant

Second Avenue is the premier platform for enabling institutions to deploy meaningful capital into single-family residential assets (SFR). Second Avenue’s proprietary technology and exclusive relationships have allowed it to bring scale to select markets across the US. The company provides all aspects of sourcing, acquisition, and property management services for its clients. Second Avenue is a growing company and has approximately 180 employees with major offices in Chicago and Tampa.

We offer a positive culture and professional work environment. Please visit our website for additional background on our business platform – www.secondavenue.com

Job Summary:

The Senior Portfolio Accountant will have an opportunity to work across our business disciplines and interact daily with our Executive Management team. Desired qualities include teamwork, flexibility, being able to meet the demands of a deal-oriented work environment, and most importantly, following fully executing all assignments with a “wrestle it to the ground” attitude and focus. We offer a casual, yet professional work environment.

Essential Job Functions:

· Prepare daily and monthly journal entries

· Complete and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

· Prepare month end financial packages for clients and internal management

· Reviews Balance sheet and Income statements to ensure accuracy

· Review and process new vendor requests

· Review and process accounts payable invoices

· Review posting for electronic payments

· Review and record closing proceeds from property sales.

· Review and record payments for property purchases

· Review and record payments for commissions earned and paid

· Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required

· Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and financial statement preparation is required.

· Previous single family or multi-family property management accounting experience is preferred.

· Propertyware and NetSuite experience is preferred

· Intermediate Excel expertise is required

Skills/Specialized Knowledge:

· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute task in a fast-paced dynamic environment

· Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Analytical and problem-solving abilities including the ability to identify and implement best practices that improve the accounting team’s effectiveness and efficiency

· Commitment to continuous improvement

· Commitment to providing best-in-class customer service

· Ability to work under minimal supervision

Position Type

Full-time, Salaried (this is an in-office position)

Benefits

Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Medical, Vision and Dental

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Second Avenue is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.