Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets

Details: Classification:  Fixed Asset Accountant Compensation:  $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year Love the real estate industry and ready to work for a dynamic investment management firm? Centrally located in downtown Portland, we are a major player in the city's real estate and our looking to expand our winning team. We are hiring for an accountant to specialize in fixed assets. Join us!Responsibilities include:Add and retire all assets and correctly record depreciation each period Reconcile fixed asset accounts to general ledger Prepare journal entries each month as part of month-end close, and annually for year-end closeAnalyze fixed asset accounts each monthAssist in preparation of fixed asset schedules for financial statementsPrepare journal vouchers and account payable vouchersWork closely with the Tax Department to provide reports and analysesRecommend changes to Company policies relating to fixed asset accounting and spending commitment proceduresPrepare personal property tax returnsEDUCATIONFour-year degree in Accounting, or commensurate experienceReal estate or property management accounting experience preferredSage FAS and Yardi experience preferredWorking knowledge of depreciation methods Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with othersProficient in MS OfficeSubmit all resumes directly to .

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Senior Investment Accountant Job

Details: Senior Investment AccountantJob ID #: 72337Location: CA-Woodland HillsFunctional Area: AccountingBusiness Line: SunAmerica Retirement MarketsEmployment Type: Full Time • PermanentEducation Required: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)Experience Required: 3-5 yearsRelocation Provided: NoTravel Percentage: 0Position Description:Picture your self building a successful career at SunAmerica working alongside other talented, highly motivated individuals. We believe that our success depends on a world class team with diverse and unequaled expertise! If you would like to be a part of a newly re-designed strategic organization where there are no limits, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work with SunAmerica’s Investment Accounting team!Position SummaryIn this position you will be responsible for monthly closing and reporting of partnership investments. This position plays a vital role in the accounting department’s monthly closing. Insurance/Financial Institution or investments experience is a plus but not required.Organizational StructureThis position reports to the Manager of Investment Accounting and will work closely with our Houston Treasury Group and New York office, third party partnerships and asset managers.Performance Objectives• Monthly reconciliations of partnership investments in both GAAP and Statuary basis.• Prepare consolidation analysis and journal entries.• Prepare various financial schedules and management reports.• Work with Investran (partnership investment system) to provide investment information to various users/groups.Other special projects may be assigned.Position RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate Should Have:• BS in Accounting.• Public accounting experience preferred.• Attention to detail, good organization skills, and strong knowledge of accounting are required.• PC literate with strong Excel skills, especially managing large data volume with Excel.• Knowledge of Investran and SAP is helpful, but not required.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Must be able to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.• Good communication and interpersonal skills.• Experience in the financial/insurance industry preferred.Partnership investments experience a plus.SAFG:CB05/06/2012About Us:SunAmerica Financial Group is one of the largest life insurance organizations in the United States based on over $236 billion of admitted assets as of June 30, 2011. Serving over 18 million customers, SunAmerica Financial Group is comprised of several leading life insurance and retirement services businesses, including American General Life Companies, AGLA, VALIC, Western National Life Insurance Company, SunAmerica Retirement Markets, SunAmerica Mutual Funds, SunAmerica Affordable Housing Partners, FSC Securities, Royal Alliance and SagePoint Financial. The unified businesses offer a comprehensive suite of life insurance, retirement savings products and guaranteed income solutions through an established multi-channel distribution network that includes banks, national, regional and independent broker-dealers, career Financial Advisors, wholesale life brokers, insurance agents and a direct to consumer platform. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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