Temporary Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis

Temporary Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis

Location Pasadena, CA

Job Function Accounting

Employment Status Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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We are seeking a Temporary - Senior Accountant in our Pasadena office. The incumbent will be a highly skilled individual who is highly detail oriented, works well in a team-oriented environment, and proficient in technical US GAAP Accounting.

Schedule : Hybrid role - 3x per week in office minimum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Will employ a number of duties in the areas of accounting, financial reporting, operation and process improvement support for our Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis function, consisting but not limited to the following :

Perform the day-to-day accounting for the Lease Accounting, Administration & Analysis function, including but not limited to :

Accounting for revenue recognition of new and amended leases

Proactively assist with monitoring of 700+ active leases

Perform technical accounting research to account for complex leases, lease terminations

Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of above / below-market lease calculations for acquired leases as part of new acquisitions

Track lease deliveries for GAAP rent recognition

Prepare rental revenue assumptions for annual budgets

Prepare monthly straight-line rental revenue reconciliations and fluctuation analysis

Prepare tenant recovery and rental revenue fluctuation analysis

Reconcile general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers / supporting schedules

Act as a liaison between Accounting and the Asset Services teams to provide Accounting and financial analyses support, including but not limited to :

Assist with lease abstract in regards to operating expense recoveries

Assist with year-end CAM reconciliation process

Assist with resolving lease related inquiries

Assist with the preparation of the monthly and quarterly Accounting Reporting package for executive management review

Provide financial reporting support for the preparation of the Company's 10Q / 10K SEC filings and quarterly Supplemental reporting

Participate in ad-hoc projects such as process improvement projects, internal and external audit requests, department goals and initiatives, and other special projects

Education / Training :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA preferred

3+ years of Accounting experience required

Strong technical accounting skills required

Public Accounting experience is highly preferred

Real estate background preferred

Experience with lease accounting highly preferred

Technical accounting research skills desirable

Proficient in Technical US GAAP Accounting

Detail oriented and strong analytical skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels including, but not limited to HQ / field personnel, senior management, and outside parties.

Proficient in business related software : Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

JD Edwards Accounting software experience desirable

The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $48.08 to $55.29 USD per hour. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, and job location, as well as the Company's compensation practices.

Alexandria wouldn't be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits :

100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)

Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan

Significant paid time off and holiday time

Paid parental leave

Generous rewards and recognitions

Annual Company paid time off for volunteering

Wellness and fitness incentives

Mentoring and career development opportunities

Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE : ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A / A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and / or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.