Junior Associate; Property Accounting - Indianapolis, IN

Who we are

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Birge & Held (“B&H”), we are committed to bringing excitement and energy to the business of multifamily housing. We expect every employee within our organization to be a leader working in a collaborative environment towards a shared vision. You must be ready to show up every day with a true passion for people and learning. Every leader has an exciting opportunity to profoundly impact our Purpose, “Enhancing Lives by Transforming Communities”, and turn it into reality. Are you up for the challenge?

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, retirement plan option, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• A collaborative, progressive, team development environment.
• Paid holidays (including your birthday!) and paid time off.
• Opportunities to make a difference in a growing and highly productive environment.

The role

To help support our rapid growth, we are seeking a Junior Associate - Property Accounting for our corporate office Property Accounting team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The primary responsibilities of the Junior Associate - Property Accounting will include assisting Associates with month-end close and preparing monthly/quarterly lender reimbursement. This position reports directly to the Controller of Property Accounting.

What you will do

• Assist Associate with month-end close duties for assigned portfolio, including but not limited to:
• Bank reconciliation for operating/savings accounts
• Management fee calculation and invoicing
• Maintain Balance Sheet Audit workbook/supporting documentation and draft adjusting/reclass journal entries.
• Enter OpEx invoices for assigned portfolio
• Pull Gl detail/support for monthly/quarterly lender reimbursement
• Other tasks assigned by management
• Limited travel – 5-10% of total hours as required for continuing professional education, site visits, and corporate/employee events

What you will need

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-1 year of experience, preferably in real estate finance, development, or investment
• Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency in financial accounting and reporting software, preferable RealPage, OneSite, and/or Financial Suite

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to concisely articulate critical data points for strategic decision making in team environments
• Efficient, accurate, and timely (key themes of our department)
• Ability to provide and receive critical feedback
• Self-starter
• Structured, organized, and capable of fulfilling a wide range of responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Effective communication within the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Sensitivity to confidential matters and information is required
• Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines

Birge & Held is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

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