Senior Corporate Accountant

The Senior Corporate Accountant/Analyst is responsible for the full-cycle accounting and reporting for Prism’s corporate entities, including the accurate and timely preparation of corporate-level financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and Company policy. The role owns monthly and quarterly close, prepares and analyzes closing actuals, leads intercompany allocations and reimbursement activity, and ensures management fees, CM fees, leasing commissions, and other contractual fees are calculated and billed accurately and on time. The role also supports the corporate budget and reforecast process in collaboration with the VP of Accounting, and flexes to provide backup coverage to the property accounting team and to support special projects as needed. The Senior Corporate Accountant/Analyst works independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, exercising sound accounting judgment to identify and resolve issues, and escalating appropriately when matters fall outside established policy or authority. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Perform the full month-end close for Prism’s corporate entities: prepare and post journal entries, bank reconciliations, GL account reconciliations, and monthly expense accruals and reclasses. Prepare and analyze the monthly financial reporting package for Prism’s corporate entities, including balance sheet, income statement, supporting schedules, and variance analysis comparing actuals to budget. Maintain the corporate general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and reconciled. Maintain the overall integrity of financial records for Prism’s corporate entities. Prepare periodic internal compliance reports as needed. Intercompany Allocations & Reimbursements Own intercompany allocations across entities, ensuring pass-through and reimbursable expenses are booked correctly and reimbursed timely. Prepare payroll and other cost allocations between entities in accordance with established allocation methodology Reconcile intercompany balances monthly and resolve discrepancies proactively with the relevant entity or department owner. Fee Calculation & Billing Calculate and bill monthly management fees in accordance with the fee provisions of each management agreement. Calculate and bill construction management (CM) fees, leasing commissions, and other contractual fees, ensuring the correct fee basis and classification are applied per the governing agreement. Coordinate with property management to capture fee-triggering events (e.g., lease execution, buildout kickoff) completely and on time. Reconcile billed fees against contractual terms prior to invoicing and resolve discrepancies before they reach the client. Support the pre-billing verification checklist and related billing controls as they are rolled out. Daily Accounting & Cash Management Review and approve vendor invoices for Prism’s corporate entities; monitor payables to ensure timely, accurate processing in AvidExchange. Reconcile corporate bank and credit card accounts monthly. Monitor corporate cash balances, flagging shortfalls or irregularities proactively. Manage corporate receivables and collection follow-up in coordination with the VP of Accounting. Budgeting & Forecasting Actively participate in the annual corporate budget process and periodic reforecasts, including data entry and variance analysis in Yardi Forecast Manager. Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing corporate actuals to budget and explain material variances. Cross-Functional Support Respond promptly and accurately to requests from other departments on corporate accounting questions or issues. Partner with the VP of Accounting to strengthen corporate accounting controls, documentation, and close procedures. Support the annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation with accurate, well-documented workpapers. Property Accounting Support Provide backup and overflow support to the property accounting team - covering month-end close tasks, reconciliations, or reporting - during peak periods, vacancies, or transitions. Process Improvement Continuously evaluate corporate accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy; identify opportunities to streamline workflows. Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed, including financial analysis and accounting research. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA certification preferred, not required Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes Experience calculating and billing management fees or similar contractual fee structures in a commercial real estate or property management setting a plus Experience with an ERP or property management accounting system; Yardi Voyager experience preferred Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables); proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite Demonstrated ability to work both independently and effectively within a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating directly with personnel at all levels Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented, with sound judgment on when to resolve an issue independently versus escape. #J-18808-Ljbffr