Finance & Accounting Analyst at Good Carbon Co. in Buffalo, NY

Summary: Good Carbon Co. is a rapidly growing leader in sustainable real estate development and construction, committed to building a better future. The Finance & Accounting Analyst role combines property accounting responsibilities with exposure to corporate accounting and investment analysis, designed to develop well-rounded finance professionals. Responsibilities: - Manage accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties - Own monthly close processes, including: Preparation of journal entries - Account reconciliations - Accruals and adjusting entries - Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including variance analysis - Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations - Partner closely with Property Management to ensure accurate financial reporting - Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for assigned properties - Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards - Support corporate accounting and shared services initiatives, including ad hoc reporting and process improvements - Assist with fixed asset management, including capitalization, tracking, and depreciation—particularly for construction and renovation projects - Partner with the Construction team to support project accounting, cost tracking, and financial reporting - Provide analytical and financial modeling support for cash forecasting considering the business as a whole - Contribute to initiatives related to sustainability and green investments (e.g., battery storage, geothermal systems, and other incentive-driven projects) - Take ownership of special projects and at-large assignments aligned with business priorities and individual development goals Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - 1–3 years of accounting, finance, or relevant experience (real estate experience preferred but not required) - Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial statements - Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail - Ability to manage competing priorities across both recurring and project-based work - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions Preferred Qualifications: - Real estate experience Required Skills: Accounting fundamentals, Financial statements, Journal entries, Account reconciliations, Accruals, adjusting entries, Financial statement analysis, Bank reconciliations, Balance sheet reconciliations, Budgeting, Forecasting, Fixed asset management, Depreciation, Project accounting, Cost tracking, Financial modeling, Cash forecasting, Analytical mindset Benefits: Employer-contributed medical and dental insurance, Vision coverage, Company 401(k) contributions, Paid holidays and PTO-including your birthday