Real Estate Accounting Consultant 12 month FTC (hybrid)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). 

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

   

  Belfast/ Derry-Londonderry/ Strabane

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  We are currently seeking an Accounting Consultant to join our Lease Accounting Team. The Lease Accounting Team is part of our Real Estate Portfolio Administration area. The team is responsible for developing and reporting real estate financial data to leadership and other areas withing the business.

   

  The data developed included real estate rent and OPEX payments, building allocations changes, accounting reconciliations and statutory and GAAP reporting.  The team also compiles the annual plan for Real Estate, monthly forecast and year end estimates.

   

   

  Please note this role is being offer on a 12-month fixed term contract, with a proposed state date of August 2022

   

   

  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

   

  • Prepare building space (COR – 150) allocation updates monthly
  • Accrue and prepare payments for Real Estate Tax payments
  • Lease Manager Building Expense Report Analysis
  • Assist in creation, maintaining and close of fixed assets
  • Complete lease classification testing and reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly Executive Summary, ABI variance explanations, forecast and headcount reports
  • Prepare real estate related operating and strategic plans, as well as monthly forecasts
  • Assist with cost transferring addendums
  • Prepare Account Reconciliations and imputed interest posting
  • Prepare various journal vouchers for Real Estate activities and various items including coding adjustments vouchers
  • Prepare company specific expense reports

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or similar discipline,
    • OR a degree in a non-finance related discipline but supported with a post-graduate qualification within a finance or accountancy related discipline
    • OR 2 years’ experience in a Finance/Accountancy role
  • Chartered Accountant status achieved or actively pursuing the designation
  • Knowledge of financial statement reporting and related analysis
  • Strong working knowledge of basic basic computer software (Excel, Word)
  • Applicants must be willing and eligible to travel to the USA.

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • General knowledge of U.S. Accounting Standards, Statutory accounting principles and Insurance reporting knowledge will be required to be learned on the job
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and the ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret large amounts of data

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3yh0FTL 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 18th July 2022