About CIM Group
CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!
Position Purpose
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing the day-to-day accounting records for CIM Group and its subsidiaries. This position will focus on maintaining general ledger, prepares monthly consolidated financial statements, advises accounts payable, maintains fixed assets, and provides ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries during month-end closing for multiple entities
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
- Compile and organize supporting documents related to the monthly close
- Reconcile and eliminate intercompany accounts during the monthly consolidation
- Prepare various internal and external wires associated with new property acquisitions, escrow deposits, loan deposits, etc.
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual work papers for external auditor
- Support Financial Reporting team on as needed basis
Additionally:
- Document accounting policies, procedures and processes as needed
- Provide financial analysis upon request
- Assist in providing and preparing tax schedules for outside tax preparers
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting and/or commercial finance and banking, asset management or loan accounting environment preferred
- Familiarity with US GAAP
- General accounting knowledge, tax knowledge is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience in Yardi, MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software
- Familiarity with Nexus Payables or comparable software preferred
- Experience with MRI GL system a plus
- Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide, determine percentages as well as strong accounting skills required to perform the required tasks of the position
- Experience with subsidiary companies and consolidated accounting a plus
About You:
- Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
- Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented
- Ability to make sound decisions
- Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently and to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions
- Ability to solve practical problems
How We Feel About Diversity and Inclusion
CIM Group is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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CIM does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered property of CIM and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with CIM or any of its Affiliates, please contact a member of the CIM Talent Acquisition Team.
