• Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

    Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (Pasadena, CA)


    Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

     

    Location **Pasadena, CA**

     

    Job Function **Accounting**

     

    Employment Status **Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt**

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Will assist Accounting and Financial Reporting teams with various projects on a rotation basis, including but not limited to:

    + **Property Accounting:** Perform month-end close activities, including but not limited to reviewing invoice coding, preparing journal entries, preparing property balance sheet and income statement, analyzing fluctuation analysis, and preparing CAM reconciliation and bank reconciliations

    + **Real Estate Development:** Assist with project set-up process and month-end close activities, including but not limited to, preparing journal entries for construction accrual and WIP transfer, and preparing monthly construction reporting schedules

    + **Transactions:** Perform purchase accounting analysis, sale analysis, and settlement statement review

    + **Investment Accounting:** Assist with quarterly NAV updates for limited partnership funds, preparing new investment set-up packages, and other ad-hoc investment analysis

    + **SEC Financial Reporting:** Perform ad-hoc analysis and reconciliations to support external reporting requirements such as 10Q/10K and Supplemental SEC filings. Assist with mining data to present useful information for quarterly earnings release

    + **Tax:** Assist with preparation of tax compliance reporting, including preparation of support for tax returns and REIT compliance analysis.

    + **Other functional accounting groups:** Assist various functional accounting teams such as Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, Amenities, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable with various ad-hoc projects and analysis

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required

    + 3+ years of related experience required

    + Strong understanding of Accounting principles

    + CPA desirable

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook

    + Advanced Excel skills are a plus

    + Experience with JD Edwards is a plus

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to work with multiple groups and different personalities with ease

    + Works well independently and collaboratively in a team environment

    + Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail

    + Ability to work in fast-paced environment; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

     

    The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $48.08 to $55.29 USD hourly, plus an annual discretionary bonus. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual hourly wage may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual’s knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company’s compensation practices.

    Alexandria wouldn’t be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:

    + 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)

    + Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan

    + Significant paid time off and holiday time

    + Paid parental leave

    + Generous rewards and recognitions

    + Annual Company paid time off for volunteering

    + Wellness and fitness incentives

    + Mentoring and career development opportunities

    + Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

     

    Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

     

    The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.