<p>Who We Are</p> <p>Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:?PUSH?(Invent Better Places to Live),?GRIT?(We Got This),?LIFT?(Help Each Other Win),?SHINE?(Bring Your Full Self),?UPHOLD?(Never Break Trust),?GROW?(Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.</p> <p>What We Do</p> <p>Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent ("BTR") sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core's student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit?www.corespaces.com.</p> <ul> <li>Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025 </li></ul> <p>Benefits That Matter</p> <ul> <li>A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging </li><li>Competitive pay that values your contributions </li><li>Incentives designed to reward your achievements </li><li>Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones </li><li>Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate </li><li>Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days </li><li>Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community </li><li>Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration </li><li>Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment </li><li>Monthly phone reimbursement </li><li>Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app </li><li>An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services </li><li>Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option </li></ul> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Senior Associate, Fund Accountant plays a critical role in supporting Core Spaces' development and operating funds, including co-investments, open-end and closed-end funds, and separately managed accounts. This position is responsible for the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual fund-level financial statements in accordance with Fair Value GAAP principles, including NAV calculations, investor allocations, waterfall modeling, variance analysis, performance reporting and REIT compliance.</p> <p>A key component of this role is providing oversight of the fund administrator, including reviewing their deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Operating Agreements and accounting policies. The Senior Associate also supports annual audit processes and serves as a primary liaison with the fund administrator, auditors, and internal stakeholders.</p> <p>The role offers significant exposure to acquisitions, investments, capital markets, and fund management teams, contributing directly to accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and investor transparency.</p> <p>What You Will Do</p> <ul> <li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of audit-ready support for all transactions. </li><li>Prepare investor capital call and distribution allocations and related correspondence. </li><li>Prepare or review financial statements and reporting packages, including variance analysis, roll- forwards, and lender/investor reporting, ensuring compliance with Operating Agreements. </li><li>Provide oversight of the fund administrator, including reviewing NAV packages, capital activity, financial statements, and supporting schedules for accuracy and consistency. </li><li>Collaborate with property and development accounting teams to confirm equity balances throughout the investment structure and validate timing of construction draws and operating cash flow distributions. </li><li>Assist with preparation and distribution of quarterly and annual reporting packages for lenders, investors, and internal stakeholders. </li><li>Monitor cash needs through cross-functional communication and forecasting based on upcoming transactions. </li><li>Participate in land and asset acquisition processes, working closely with acquisitions, capital markets, and fund management teams. </li><li>Review and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, resolving accounting-related issues as they arise. </li><li>Respond to and manage audit and investor inquiries related to quarterly and annual reporting. </li><li>Serve as a direct liaison with the fund administrator, supporting quarterly reporting issuance and capital call/distribution processes. </li><li>Reconcile individual investor capital balances and respond to investor inquiries. </li><li>Calculate and analyze performance metrics, including IRRs, MOIC, equity multiples, and other fund- and asset-level performance indicators. </li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and procedures. </li><li>Occasional travel may be necessary </li><li>Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management </li><li>Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation </li></ul> <p>Ideally, You'll Have</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required </li><li>2-4 years' experience in fund administration or public accounting preferred </li><li>Experience within real estate or construction accounting preferred </li><li>Background in accounting for various types of entities including private equity funds and REIT's a plus </li><li>Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills </li><li>Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Attention to detail and high level of accuracy </li></ul> <p>You'll crush it if you have experience with</p> <ul> <li>Yardi or similar platforms </li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Index/match, and performance metric calculations (IRR, TWR MOIC, multiples). </li><li>Public accounting or fund administration </li><li>Investor allocations </li><li>Fair Value accounting </li></ul> <p>Organizational Structure</p> <p>Reports to: Manager, Fund Accounting and Reporting</p> <p>Direct Reports: N/A</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.</p> <p>Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.</p> <p>Pay Range</p> <p>USD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.</p> <p>Additional Compensation</p> <p>Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, typically 10% of base salary annually, depending on individual and organizational performance.</p> <p>Compensation Disclosure</p> <p>The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.</p> <p>This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.</p> <p>All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.</p>