Investment Accountant I - Real Estate

Nuveen is a global investment leader managing public and private assets for clients around the world. The Investment Accountant I role involves assisting with investment accounting policies and procedures, preparing financial reports, and supporting audit processes under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits
• Documents frequent ad hoc financial inquiries to be incorporated into the monthly and quarterly reports, adding value by providing management insight into the activities of the underlying properties
• Seeks guidance from senior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience
• Interaction with internal and external auditors and tax preparers
• Daily cash book reconciliations, weekly cash logs and wire preparation as needed
• Monthly/quarterly accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, communication with property management company accountants, preparation of journal entries, preparation of investor distributions, management fee calculations, etc

Skills

• No Experience Required
• University (Degree)
• BS/BA in accounting or finance
• CPA Candidate
• 1-2 years of previous experience in public accounting
• Real estate knowledge or experience
• Solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Previous Experience with Yardi or Workiva
• Excellent technical research, communication and writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to multi-task

Benefits

• A superior retirement program
• Highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings

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