Real Estate Accountant

Tailwind Group - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Plymouth, MN

Real Estate

About the position

The Real Estate Accountant at Tailwind Group is responsible for managing the accounting practices related to real estate acquisitions and dispositions. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial and operational activities within the company, fostering interdepartmental relationships, and maintaining the company's reputation. The position will initially be based in Plymouth, MN, and will transition to Excelsior, MN, in February 2025.

Responsibilities

• Model and cascade Tailwind Group's five core values: Entrepreneurial, Versatile, Responsive, Innovative, and Integrity.
• Process transactions for the acquisition of new properties and disposition of the current portfolio.
• Communicate with vendors regarding account balances and allocate expenses.
• Maintain ledgers and send invoices.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Perform and review monthly financial statements and supplementary reports.
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Lead compilation of reports and summaries on activity areas and communicate with management.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Experience with real estate transactions is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, articulate, and compile financial reports.
• Strong administrative, organization, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
• Positive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial report interpretation.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching