Principal Objective of Position:                                                                                                     

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger management for the corporate entities of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of corporate-level financial data, manages intercompany reconciliations, and supports the month-end close process. The Corporate Accountant provides critical support to the finance leadership team by maintaining accurate books and records in compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.

 

Essential Functions:                                                                                                                        

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for corporate entities, including the preparation of journal entries and accruals.


• Prepare accurate corporate-level financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.


• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and complex account reconciliations for corporate assets and liabilities.


• Manage intercompany transactions, billings, and eliminations to ensure all accounts balance across various subsidiaries and property entities.


• Ensure all corporate accounting activities adhere to GAAP and internal company policies.


• Prepare audit workpapers and provide supporting documentation for external auditors during annual reviews and year-end audits.


• Oversee corporate fixed asset depreciation schedules and manage corporate-level prepaid expenses and allocations.


• Maintain and follow effective internal controls to ensure the protection of corporate assets and the accuracy of financial data.

 

Other Responsibilities:                                                                                                                   

• Work closely with the Property Accounting and Payroll teams to ensure seamless data flow and accurate corporate overhead reporting.


• Identify and implement efficiencies within the corporate accounting workflow and general ledger systems.


• Assist with the maintenance and optimization of accounting software and reporting tools.


• Monitor corporate cash positions and assist with corporate-level treasury and banking administrative tasks.


• Support the Controller or Director of Finance with ad-hoc reporting and special financial initiatives as assigned.

• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned.