Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?
Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you’ll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We’re committed to a culture that strives for excellence – a place where your contributions are valued, you are empowered to create positive impact, and you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.
Join our dynamic team as a Staff Accountant, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and contribute to impactful financial decisions. In this role, you'll enjoy a balance of independence and collaboration, tackling diverse challenges and working closely with senior staff on complex projects. You'll play a key role in preparing and reviewing essential deliverables, while also representing our accounting department across the organization. If you're passionate about numbers and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply and make a difference with us.
We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:
- Reviewing and posting daily cash activity in the general ledger. Following up on transactions as needed to ensure cash is being posted each business day.
- Reviewing and clearing all cash suspense activity.
- Review and complete necessary reclass adjustments, as needed.
- Prepare GL account reconciliations, including account analysis to ensure proper coding.
- Assist with month-end accounting processes.
- Assist with audit requests.
- Post and/or assist with loan closing and loan sale entries.
- Assist with the preparation, review and analysis of the Company’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to internal and external parties including governmental bodies.
- Be prepared and participate in month end and ad hoc accounting meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- One to three years prior experience in a similar position.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles and practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Experience with Workday Financials and Salesforce (highly desired)
- Ability to adhere to Berkadia’s policies and exhibit proficiency and understanding of Berkadia’s Values
- Ability to interface with team members and customers
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organization policies and procedures
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:
- Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
- Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
- Fertility and family planning services
- Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
- We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance discounts
- And more!
Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.
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Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.
In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our people sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put our clients’ interests first and create a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.
