Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Location Key Tower - 127 Public Square Job Description We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Brookfield Properties Corporate Division in Cleveland. In this role, you will play a key part in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you. The Staff Accountant focuses on the generation, preparation, and communication of information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting. Staff Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of corporate accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities within the Corporate Accounting & Reporting department, under the guidance and supervision of the Accounting Director and/or Manager. Staff Accountants may be responsible for corporate/service/management entities depending on the level of accounting complexity involved. Role & Responsibilities Preparing and analyzing journal entries on both GAAP, IFRS, and tax basis including but not limited to: standard entries, applicable reclassifications / adjustments, review of all income and expenses, accruals, overhead allocations, consolidations and eliminations, and intercompany transactions. Collaborating with business unit and property level colleagues to obtain necessary data and documentation to prepare and support journal entries. Preparation of financial statements and analyses for reporting requirements and corporate communications needs including but not limited to: Reporting templates, Investor reports, lender presentations, budgets, projections, schedules, reconciliations, footnotes, board books, earnings calls, and analysts requests and performing variance analysis, as required. Preparing and distributing periodic reports for various legal entities (properties, management services companies, partnerships), lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and external auditors. Required periodic reports include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows statements, and debt reporting. Preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as required. Ensuring completion of periodic accounting close checklists for respective entities. Supporting preparation of SOX 404 package including but not limited to: expense and income review, journal entries / supporting documentation, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and fixed asset analysis. Performing tests of internal controls under SOX 404. Your Qualifications 1-2 years of Public Accounting or Real Estate Accounting experience preferred Certified Public Account (CPA) Licensing or Candidate Preferred Advanced GAAP Principles and Processes Proficient Variance Analysis skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Primarily Excel) Working knowledge of Journal Entry Creation and Analysis Working knowledge of Monthly, Quarterly and Year End Accounting Close Duties Compensation & Benefits Salary Type: Non-exempt Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly Annual Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Retirement: 401(k) Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr