Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Healthcare Realty

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Healthcare Realty, located in Nashville, TN. Healthcare Realty functions as a real estate investment trust, concentrating its efforts on the acquisition, development, and expert management of medical office buildings and outpatient facilities throughout the United States. This position is vital for performing full cycle accounting operations for a dedicated portfolio of these specialized healthcare properties, directly contributing to the company’s core business activities. The Staff Accountant will provide crucial financial support and analytical insights to asset managers, playing a key part in maintaining the financial integrity and supporting the strategic decisions related to the real estate portfolio.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Nashville, TN
• Mission: This role is responsible for executing the full cycle accounting process for a designated portfolio of medical office buildings, ensuring precise financial reporting and delivering essential operational and analytical support to asset managers.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monthly and Quarterly Close: Take ownership of executing comprehensive monthly and quarterly close procedures, which includes preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and prepared for reporting. This responsibility is critical for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analysis for the assigned portfolio of medical office buildings. This involves reviewing financial data to identify variances, trends, and potential issues, providing insights into the financial performance and health of the properties.
• Asset Manager Collaboration: Serve as a primary accounting resource, offering direct and responsive support to the portfolio’s asset managers. This includes assisting with budget inquiries, providing financial data, and clarifying accounting principles to aid in effective asset management decisions.
• Diverse Accounting and Analytics: Engage in a range of other accounting tasks and analytical responsibilities that support the overall financial operations of the company. These duties may involve special projects, data compilation, and contributing to process improvements within the accounting department.

The Must-Haves
• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree is strictly required, specifically with a major or concentration in accounting, indicating the foundational knowledge necessary for this Staff Accountant position.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong computer proficiency is essential, with particular emphasis on advanced knowledge and practical application skills in Microsoft Excel. This includes using Excel for data manipulation, financial modeling, and preparing detailed reports.
• Core Skills: Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with asset managers and internal teams. Additionally, strong analytical skills are required to perform detailed financial analysis and address complex accounting situations.