Accounting Staff Assistant Jobs

Company Overview
Cole Real Estate Investments (“Cole”) is a leading real estate investment management firm that is focused on the acquisition of freestanding, single-tenant properties leased to high-quality tenants in a variety of retail businesses as well as multi-tenant, office and industrial properties that compliment our overall investment strategies. Since 1979, Cole has formed and managed over 100 investment programs, owning and/or managing real estate with a combined acquisition and development cost in excess of $3.5 billion. Cole offers a variety of real estate investments, including a private REIT, a public non-traded REIT, and a 1031 Exchange Program. Cole contracts with some of the largest independent broker dealers in the country in the distribution of its products.

Cole has been committed to offering quality investments and believes our best assets for delivering success are our people. As a result, Cole has built a reputation based on credibility and trust, and is highly regarded in the industry for strong performance over the years. If you are looking to do the best work of your career and believe everything you have accomplished up until now has been preparing you for a step up, consider Cole --dedicated to delivering the “best in class” real estate investment products and services.

Responsibilities:
This key accounting/finance team member will develop corporate budgeting and reporting processes under the direction of the Director of Finance.

• Development of corporate budget and monthly analysis of actual results.
• Development and documentation of internal control policies and procedures.
• Research of accounting issues as they arise.
• Lead contact person in annual audit process.
• Liaison with outside consultants to implement new accounting and back-office processes.

• Minimum four (4) years public accounting experience.
• SEC reporting experience a plus.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills
• CPA/MBA desired
• SOX

Responsible for developing various cost studies and for the budgeting, projecting, billing, reporting and federal financial compliance of the Institute’s shared facilities. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for the administrative and federal compliance aspects of the Institute’s payroll distribution/effort reporting system and also for assisting the Controller with some of the more complex accounting and financial reporting tasks. Also the incumbent will develop, revise and implement technology solutions to improve business processes and financial reporting. Ideal candiate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. MBA and /or CPA preferred. Three to five years of enterprise level accounting experience required. Office software application experience required, including spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty and senior management. Demonstrated ability to evaluate processes and procedures and to make improvements. Demonstrated ability to use technology in accomplishing goals and objectives.