Assurance Senior Associate-Commercial Real Estate

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Job description

Our Boston and Connecticut offices are looking for a dynamic Senior Associate to join our New England Assurance practice and become an integral part of the growing commercial real estate practice at one of the largest providers of services to the Commercial Real Estate industry in the country.

As a part of the team, you will work directly with Managers and Partners of the firm and developer and private equity clients investing in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) throughout the country. The close knit CRE team will help you grow and develop your career and an understanding of an exciting industry - providing important mentoring along the way. Seniors are instrumental in mentoring and developing Associate level staff, and are the primary lead on client engagements walkthroughs, reviewing work papers, and helping to identify/resolve audit issues.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and preparing financial statements, footnotes, and work papers.
• Demonstrating professional creativity in dealing with client matters and making constructive suggestions to improve client operations.
• Effectively analyzing client transactions, recognizing potential or existing problems, conducting appropriate research, and working closely with managers on resolving the issue.
• Understanding the purpose of accounting and general ledger recording procedures.
• Performing accounting procedures and/or tax applications in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner, including proposing journal entries to client general ledgers.
• Serving as the Engagement Lead on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable.
• Developing a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules
• Monitoring project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to managers and/or partners.
• Developing a professional relationship with the client serving as the primary point-of-contact.

Why CohnReznick?

• Endless opportunities to contribute to one of the largest professional services firms in the US - with a deep focus in Real Estate
• Network of 2,700 professionals committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and giving back to the communities in which we live and work
• Creative culture that values collaboration in everything we do
• Team of professionals motivated by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to lifelong learning, respect for one another, adaptability, and making a difference
• Varied career paths supported by strong professional development programs and resources

Work Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• Flexible work environment
• Metro accessible

What you will need:

• Education: BS/BA accounting; CPA designation or eligibility to sit is highly desirable
• Minimum 2 - 3 years' audit & accounting experience in a public accounting arena. Real Estate or Affordable Housing experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
• Knowledge of FAR and CAS
• Extraordinary client service and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
• Strong research skills
• Technical skills with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software, ProSystems or GoSystems, and CCH Engagement or Caseware experience a plus

Are you:

• A highly dedicated professional with ambitious credentials and passionate about new challenges and growth opportunities - and are you interested in leveraging your knowledge to join a leading Real Estate professional services firm?
• A great teammate who believes in providing best-in-class client service and passionate about becoming immersed in various industries - but also being able to focus heavily in one?
• Looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community?

Look ahead, imagine more and consider joining the CR team to begin making a difference!

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CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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