Analyst - Accounting Operations

Asana Partners - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

Real Estate

About the position

Asana Partners is a real estate investment firm dedicated to creating value in vibrant neighborhoods through its vertically integrated capabilities and retail expertise. With over $7 billion in neighborhood retail assets under management, the firm operates in growth markets across the United States, aiming to make a positive impact within communities. The company prides itself on its distinctive culture, which emphasizes high performance, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit among its employees. Asana Partners values relationship building, both internally and externally, as a foundation for creating value for neighborhoods and generating strong results for investors. The firm is recognized for its strategic approach, collaborative team, and high-quality portfolio, with offices located in Charlotte, Atlanta, Boston, Columbia, Denver, and Los Angeles. The Analyst - Accounting Operations position offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious accountant to contribute to a high-energy environment. This critical role reports to the Director of Project Accounting and collaborates closely with the Investment Accounting team. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, performing reconciliations, overseeing utility management, handling project accounts payable, and setting up projects. The team is evolving into an advanced real estate finance organization by leveraging technology, functional strategy, and an analytical mindset, which management views as a competitive advantage in the market. The Analyst will support day-to-day operations, manage existing utility relationships, perform accounts payable functions for capital invoices, and collaborate with various departments to provide necessary support and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable organization.
• Perform accounts receivable management functions including reviewing and posting receipts, management of the AR inbox, and addressing pending items.
• Manage existing utility management relationship with Yardi including maintaining utility account information, communicating account changes, spearheading various issues, and coordinating on energy analysis and reporting.
• Perform accounts payable functions for capital invoices including invoice entry and coding, management of the Project AP inbox, and workflow support.
• Complete job set-ups for capital projects in Yardi.
• Collaborate with Director - Investment Accounting on internal recovery process and 3rd party relationship management.
• Partner with Investment Accounting, Project Accounting, and Treasury with inquiries and provide support as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Experience with Yardi software.