Investment Accountant II

Job DetailsJob Location Des Moines Corporate Office – Des Moines, IARemote Type Optional Work from HomeDescription

At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members. In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work s “Best Workplaces for Women.” BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the “Best Workplaces for Millennials. In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision

• 401(k) + company match

• Birthday Paid Day Off

• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)

• 13 Paid Holidays

• BH Paid Leave

• Sabbatical

• Education Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

The Investment Accountant II is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial statements for assigned BH real estate investment entities and BH Funds. The position must exhibit a strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer and represent the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates and manages the general accounting function concerning the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and resulting financial statements for assigned entities and funds
• Assists in timely preparation and review of quarterly investor statements
• Assists outside tax and audit accounting firms and ownership with information requests as needed, including the timely preparation of Schedule K-1s
• Supports the BHE Accounting Manager with the investor distribution process
• Assists in the onboarding of new investment acquisitions into BH accounting system and provides support for the investment disposition process.
• Assists BHE Accounting Manager with supervision and training of Investment Accountant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong Microsoft EXCEL skills
• Excellent attention to details and organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and customers and provide high level of customer service.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous accounting experience preferred; preferably within an investment or real estate setting
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Yardi experience

Work Schedule:8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or as needed to meet business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and the ability to provide the information necessary to comply with applicable Federal and State COVID-19 vaccination, and/or related testing and safety requirements.