Investment Accountant I - Real Estate

TIAA is a global investment leader managing public and private assets for clients worldwide. The Reporting & Investment Accountant I will assist in ensuring investment accounting policies are applied correctly, working with various teams to prepare month-end entries and financial analytics. Responsibilities Responsible for accounting analysis of various real estate holdings Identifies, analyses and resolves variances generated by the reconciliation process Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including valuation adjustments for appraisals Review of monthly reporting packages received from the property management company, including, but not limited to, communication with property management company accountants, performing analytics, raising issues found to management, etc Supplying property information to valuations team each month for quarterly appraisals Monthly/quarterly accounting responsibilities including, but not limited to, communication with property management company accountants, preparation of journal entries, preparation of account reconciliations, property workpapers, investor distributions, management fee calculations, etc Close interaction with internal and external business partners, including auditors and tax preparers. Liaises with external auditors for the timely completion of audit procedures and the issuance of audited financial statements Skills No Experience Required University (Degree) Solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP 1-2 years of previous experience in an accounting role Previous Real estate experience BS/BA in accounting or finance Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Previous Experience with Adobe and/or Yardi Excellent technical research, communication and writing skills Ability to work in a deadline driven environment Ability to multi-task Benefits Superior retirement program Highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings Company Overview TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. It was founded in 1918, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is