Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The employer for this position is Phoenix Investors.

Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”) is a national commercial real estate firm based in Milwaukee, WI whose core business is the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. This strategy leads to positively transforming communities and restarting the economic engine in the communities we serve. Phoenix is rapidly expanding and seeks a Staff Accountant to contribute to its growing team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Accounting department management in all aspects of accounting
• Responsible for fixed asset and construction inventory accounting
• Assist with A/R and A/P functions for portfolio of properties
• Ensure proper invoicing to tenants for monthly and recoverable charges
• Prepare tenant reconciliations and statements
• Review periodic reports to keep track of outstanding amounts due to vendors
• Analyze variances, review ledger details, and prepare adjustment entries on assigned accounts
• Assist the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations e.g., bank recs, fixed assets, etc.
• Prepare and analyze annual and long-term forecasts and budgets
• Assist in other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience with real estate preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with an accounting ERP preferred, but not required
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills as the candidate will be required to interface with internal and external stakeholders (property managers, construction personnel, vendors, tenants, etc.)
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
• Ability to seek information and problem solve
• Standout “can-do” attitude and enthusiasm to drive and innovate the process
• Focused on continuous improvement

Senior Staff Accountant Compensation/Benefits:

Phoenix Investors is committed to the well-being and personal development of its employees. In addition to a competitive base salary, the company also offers a very generous benefits package that is unmatched in the marketplace.

Benefits include:

• Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance
• Daily breakfast and lunch provided by the Phoenix’s gourmet chef
• Access to the Company’s onsite state-of-the-art gym and wellness center
• Employer-paid personal training and yoga classes
• Employer-paid monthly massages
• Fun Company outings and parties
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and paid company holidays

Please note: Any compensation information is provided by ZipRecruiter. Please speak to a Phoenix Investors representative to discuss compensation rates.