Accountant

Summit, NJ, United States

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Green Street is one of the leading companies in the commercial real estate research industry. We are hiring a talented Accountant professional to join our team. If you’re excited to be part of a winning team, Green Street is a place to grow your career.

Responsibilities

Assist the VP, Corporate Controller and Accounting Manager with the following duties:

Perform month-end close, including preparing journal entries, bank and account reconciliations, roll forwards and financial statements.

Ensure that corporate credit cards and bank accounts are reconciled on a timely basis and that reconciling items are identified and accurately documented.

Assist with reviewing Green Street’s annual financial statements and footnote disclosure, and preparing documentation support to external auditors.

Assist in coordination of external audit for Green Street and its affiliates.

Ensure that invoices are properly approved, paid in a timely manner and expenses are properly classified.

Manage and review tasks completed by overseas Accounting employees.

Review and reconcile the Company’s monthly state sales tax filings and perform physical and economic nexus analysis to determine potential liability in new U.S. states.

Liaise between the Accounting Department and various other departments to gather information (i.e., Advisory, Sales, Human Resources, Technology).

Assist in ad-hoc reporting/projects for management and Senior Leadership Team.

Perform monthly balance sheet account analysis.

Track and maintain fixed assets.

Review employee expense reimbursement reports and ensure payments are in accordance with company policy.

Manage SAP Concur system for travel and expenses reimbursement.

Complete U.S. Census Bureau survey requests.

File annual IRS 1099 forms.

Perform monthly revenue variance analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. CPA preferred.

1-2 years experience in all aspects of accounting.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including mastering Pivot Tables, Vlookups, Sumifs and Graphs.

Prior experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Self-starter—must have the ability to problem solve and self-initiate processes with limited guidance.

Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future, without visa or sponsorship requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including highly competitive medical and dental insurance

Company sponsored employee assistance program, life insurance and long term disability coverage

Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

401(k) matching

Vacation, sick, and personal time

Company paid holidays and summer half day Fridays

Cell phone reimbursements & gym stipends

16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 2 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Street provides preeminent and actionable commercial real estate research, news, data, analytics, and advisory services in the U.S. and Europe. For more than 35 years, Green Street has delivered unparalleled intelligence and trusted data on the public and private real estate markets, helping investors, banks, lenders, and other industry participants optimize investment and strategic decisions. The firm delivers exclusive market information, conclusion-driven insights, and predictive analytics through a SaaS platform. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach with offices in Summit, New York and London. To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.

The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. We attract high-quality applicants due to our reputation for excellence and our commitment to train and retain talent. Our collaborative work environment provides team members with opportunities to develop professionally and play a central role from day one. At Green Street, we are all about providing unique insights. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences in gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, identity, physical ability and perspectives are celebrated and valued.

Salary Description

$60-75k

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