Senior Accountant at Last Mile Investments

North American Properties and its portfolio companies believe that it all comes down to connections—people to each other; cities to their souls; partners to opportunities; and individuals to experiences that move them.

We believe that by fulfilling people’s desire for connectedness, we’re creating happier places and experiences that in turn become more successful environments, more vibrant communities and ultimately, a better world. Since 1954, we’ve balanced a well-capitalized approach and a keen focus on successful execution with a willingness to question conventional wisdom, reimagining and expanding the possibilities for more than $7 billion of assets across the US.

Whether developing multifamily, mixed-use, office, student housing, hotel or retail environments, we’re driven to deliver more valuable, meaningful real estate and ventures that transform, inspire, delight and succeed by connecting us all with what matters most.

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Overview of Job Description

Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-Time

Last Mile Investments (the “Company”) is looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant, who is energized to perform in a fast-paced, high-growth, team-based environment. Located in Cincinnati, the Senior Accountant would join the Finance and Accounting team, with responsibilities that include property and fund accounting and reporting, treasury and cash management, and some budgeting/financial analysis. The position will work collaboratively with the asset management and investor relations department, and real estate experience is a significant plus.

Last Mile Investments, an affiliate with North American Properties, is a real estate fund management platform that is currently raising and investing capital as well as providing real estate management and leasing services for a diverse group of real estate vehicles, intending to acquire 20-30 retail assets per year. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for real estate, with prior experience in the real estate industry preferred, and an Accounting degree from an accredited university. The Senior Accountant will be part of a small team working closely with the CFO, and in addition to a strong accounting background, must have proficient communication skills, advanced critical thinking skills, and a diligent working style with strong attention to detail. A positive “get it done” attitude will be critical to success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly review of prepared property-level financial packages, including budget-to-actual reviews, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, etc.


• Prepare metrics and aggregate data for inclusion in the quarterly investor newsletter, monthly delinquency summary, and other ad hoc reporting requests.


• Oversee outsourced Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Lease Accounting personnel, responding to inquiries around tenant cash applications and invoice coding as needed.


• Provide support for annual audit, responding to auditor questions and requests as needed.


• Update and maintain monthly debt working file, amortization schedules, and lender compliance tracker. Review debt reconciliations and prepare quarterly and annual covenant compliance calculations and reporting.


• Maintain the Property Accounting Playbook, including updating/adding to the Playbook for new property acquisitions; providing details of auto-debit activity for utility accounts to A/P personnel on a weekly basis; and tracking real estate tax bill scheduling and payments.


• Review quarterly fixed asset rollforwards, including review of calculated depreciation/amortization, and assigned useful life.


• Assist with providing accounting inputs to the monthly ops book.


• Support the finance/treasury/capital markets function through responding to due diligence requests, bank requirements, and other reporting requests as needed.


• Ad-hoc analysis, review, and support as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.


• BA/BS in Accounting from accredited four-year college or university.


• Experience with detailed accounting processes, including monthly close activities and operational accounting (A/R, A/P, etc.)


• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.


• Team player, strong work ethic, and ability to independently stay on task and balance competing priorities in order to meet deadlines.


• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of real estate documents, including leases, contracts, and financial statements.


• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).


• CPA or pursuit of CPA a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Last Mile Investment’s Senior Accountant position will include an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and 401(k). It will provide a competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience.

About Last Mile Investments

Last Mile Investments is a partnership between North American Properties and the Last Mile Investments management team, and is a real estate investment management platform providing real estate management and leasing services for a diverse group of real estate vehicles. The focus within our existing managed funds is on multi-tenant neighborhood centers with the following characteristics: i) assets located in highly convenient locations near the consumers home, work, or other stable traffic drivers; ii) assets leased to primarily internet and Amazon resistant retailers; and iii) assets that have been undermanaged/undercapitalized with value add opportunities. This particular strategy takes advantage of the structural trends in the retail landscape and offers a tremendous opportunity for investors in a yet unseen asset class.

About North American Properties

NAP upholds a professional and deadline‐oriented working environment in an office setting. At NAP, we live our values of Relationships, Ownership, Agility, Strength, and Stability, Courage and Creativity, Empowerment, and Integrity.

North American Properties does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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