Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will assist with the timely and accurate production and analysis of underlying data used in financial statements and reports for Broadstone Net Lease. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of experience in general ledger accounting with an ability to achieve a high level of accuracy in detail-oriented tasks. This position reports to the Manager, General Accounting.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for aspects of corporate-level general accounting
• Responsible for property-level general accounting
• Assist in the preparation and recording of property level budget to actual reconciliations
• Act as a department liaison between accounting and property management, serving as a key communication bridge, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and understanding of property accounting matters
• Organize interdepartmental meetings between accounting and property management, and maintain records of communications, decisions, and action items
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting communication breakdowns or process inefficiencies between accounting and property management
• Read and interpret leases to identify critical terms such as landlord versus tenant responsibilities related to property expenses, billing of reimbursables, and appropriate budget to actual reconciliation and settlement process.
• Prepare portions of quarterly REIT qualification testing
• Execute routine month-end close processes including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and analysis of variances
• Independently perform complex accounting analysis, reporting, and reconciliations as assigned
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends, variances, or irregularities
• Assist with annual external audit and quarterly review processes, as well as internal audit
• Assist with data accumulations and calculation of quarterly portfolio statistics and non-GAAP measures
• Assist with department projects and participate in discussions about their accounting impacts. Maintain consistent communication and provide regular updates on project status and potential challenges
• Consistently analyze and evaluate existing processes and systems, identifying opportunities for enhancements and assessing the accounting implications on various business areas
• Executes duties and maintains standards in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Additional duties as required
• Overtime hours may be required as job duties demand

Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the financial statements based upon them
• Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Proficient in identifying and resolving general ledger discrepancies
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to implement accounting practices
• Ability to exercise judgement in performing subjective accounting analysis
• Strong organizational and planning skills with an ability to perform under deadline pressure
• Exceptional accuracy and attention-to-detail
• Ability to successfully and professionally manage multiple assignments, priorities, and changes
• Experienced information gathering, information monitoring and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Solid work ethic and a professional, proactive, and positive approach to work

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year accredited college or university required
• 5-7+ years’ experience in general ledger accounting required
• Professional experience in public accounting (regional firm) or in industry desired
• Public company or real estate industry experience preferred
• Experience and understanding of automated accounting systems such as MRI a plus

Environment & Physical Demands:

• Professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machine; noise level typical of a standard office environment
• Prolonged sitting, computer and telephone use, as well as standing, filing, stooping, bending, reaching and lifting, and carrying up to 15 pounds

The above description is not intended to define, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the functions of this position.

Our employees are our most valuable assets. To reward their commitment, we strive to provide a competitive and flexible mix of total rewards that have their best interests in mind and enhance our employee-centric culture.

The base salary range for this role is: $75,000 - $90,000. This range is Broadstone’s good faith estimate of the annual base salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skillset, relevant education & certifications, job-related knowledge, location, and other relevant factors identified through the recruitment & selection process.

The stated salary range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role, such as performance-based cash bonuses and restricted stock grants. To learn more about Broadstone’s comprehensive total rewards visit