Partnership Accountant

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Harbor Group Management Company (Harbor Group International) is a leading global real estate investment and management firm with $20+ billion AUM, headquartered in Norfolk, VA. We are seeking a degreed Partnership Accountant to join our Partnership Accounting team within the Accounting & Finance Department at our corporate office. The role will maintain the books and records for all upper‑tier partnership entities, support accounting processes, and contribute to process innovation.

On‑site, Norfolk, VA Corporate Office.

• Set up and maintain partnership books in Yardi accounting software, including preparing journal entries.
• Help review partnership operating agreements and acquisition closing documents to ensure initial general ledgers are set up correctly in Yardi.
• Review and interpret entity organizational structure charts.
• Consult with Partnership Accounting leaders to tie out asset acquisition costs, investor contributions, and recommend transfers of partnership cash to deal level accounts.
• Upload and track investor commitments, contributions, and ownership percentages in Yardi.
• Review bank reconciliations and make appropriate adjusting entries.
• Work with Investor Relations team to post or process distribution batches when necessary as backup.
• Assist with reviewing books and records for CPA firms and answer follow‑up questions for year‑end tax work.
• Collaborate with IT, Investor Relations, and Partnership Accounting team on Yardi software upgrades and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to team goals by developing efficient processes using technology and innovation.
• Support the Director of Investment Accounting and the Manager of Partnership Accounting with special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in public accounting and/or private industry; one year of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, good listening skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly.
• Ability to balance time during busy annual reporting and tax season.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Drive to help the team continuously improve through learning and innovation.
• Very strong Excel skills required (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivots, etc.).
• Ability to learn Yardi accounting system; prior Yardi experience a plus.

• Beautiful downtown office building with amenities such as free, covered parking, discounted on‑site fitness facility, on‑site dining, car washing service, dry cleaning pick‑up and delivery, and outside green space with views of the Elizabeth River.
• Comprehensive benefits package including extensive health and retirement options.
• Environment that supports learning & development, with education assistance program.

Harbor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pre‑employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.