Senior Staff Accountant

Description

Senior Staff Accountant

New + Found (pronounced "New and Found") is a fast-growing real estate investment and development firm redefining how communities and capital come together. Through our integrated design-through-delivery model, we unlock value in overlooked and undervalued real estate - transforming buildings, neighborhoods, and long-term outcomes.

We specialize in impact-driven urban revitalization and turnkey real estate solutions for corporate partners. Since 2000, our platform has delivered over $800 million in real estate development, combining investment, design, construction, and operations under one coordinated model.

We don't just build projects - we build momentum for cities. We're looking for leaders who want to do the most meaningful work of their careers.

This position will adhere to New + Found's core values:

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
• Innovation : We're driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
• Growth : We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
• Heart : We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
• Trust : We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing real estate development, property management, and hospitality organization. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties, development projects, and hospitality assets such as event venues, hotels, and food and beverage establishments.

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and business units
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, general ledger accounts, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP

Property Management

• Review and analyze property operating statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and rent rolls
• Assist with lease administration accounting and tenant security deposit reconciliations
• Partner with property management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and expense management

Development

• Coordinate draw requests and supporting documentation
• Track development project costs and construction draws

Hospitality

• Support accounting operations for hospitality entities including event venues and food and beverage establishments.
• Review cash reconciliations, and revenue postings
• Monitor labor reporting, inventory, and cost controls
• Assist with hospitality budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Ensure proper accounting for occupancy taxes, food and beverage operations, and vendor payments

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules for audits, tax returns, and lender reporting
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes
• Coordinate with our third-party tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely year-end 1099 processing and IRS filing.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards
• Support external auditors, tax preparers, financial institutions, and ownership groups

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and operational efficiency
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools
• Support special projects, acquisitions, and management reporting as needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, development, or hospitality industries
• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and multi-entity accounting
• Experience with accounting/property management software such as Yardi and QuickBooks, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This position requires no minimum ability to lift, bend or stand.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with standard daytime business hours.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position.

Reporting Relationship

Senior Director, Financial Services

Recruitment Firm Disclaimer:

New + Found is not accepting resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies at this time. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to New + Found without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of New + Found, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for those candidates

New + Found is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.