Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | GSP International

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at GSP International, located in Red Bank, NJ. The company is actively seeking a dedicated professional to join their financial team, specifically supporting the accounting functions for various properties. This position is crucial for maintaining the financial health and transparency of assigned portfolios by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will contribute significantly to the team’s ability to provide clear financial insights and uphold compliance standards across a range of agreements and projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Red Bank, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly plus bonus range
• Mission: This person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and general ledger activities for assigned properties, contributing to insightful analysis and compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages for assigned properties. This includes conducting detailed variance analysis, performing cash flow analysis, executing balance sheet reviews, and analyzing capital expenditures.
• Project Collaboration: Partner directly with Property Management teams to gain a thorough understanding of major projects and track significant property activity. This collaboration ensures financial records accurately reflect ongoing operational and investment initiatives.
• Lease Data Management: Review lease abstracts that have been prepared by the legal department. Subsequently, maintain and update the integrity of the leasing database specifically for your assigned portfolio.
• Document Interpretation: Review and accurately interpret complex management agreements, joint venture agreements, and mortgage documents. This ensures proper accounting treatment and compliance for all assigned properties.
• General Ledger Operations: Review, analyze, and meticulously record all necessary general ledger adjustments and accruals. This critical task ensures the ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, preparing candidates for an entry-level professional role in corporate finance.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of direct accounting experience is necessary, or recent college graduates should possess equivalent experience gained through accounting internships.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed monthly financial reports, including variance and cash flow analysis; proven capability to review and interpret complex legal and financial documents such as leases and agreements; strong analytical skills for reviewing, analyzing, and accurately recording general ledger adjustments and accruals.