Accountant
ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT
Job Summary
� Responsible for AR, AP, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, reporting packages for a portfolio of properties
� Support the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants in providing senior management with timely and accurate financial reporting
General Accountabilities
� Prepares and posts journal entries as part of the monthly closing process.
� Reviews accounts payable disbursements, assisting with questions and/or training as necessary.
� Prepares weekly cash deposits and receipts.
� Prepares reconciliations and analysis of accounts.
� Prepares financial report packages and analysis for senior management and investors.
� Assists property managers in the monthly budget variance analysis.
� Posts charges into resident ledgers and verifies accuracy.
� Supports the properties in all accounting matters, assisting with questions and/or training as necessary.
� Reviews and prepares security deposit refunds.
� Maintains database of licenses and permits, ensuring the timely filing of permit paperwork and payments.
� Provides monthly reconciliation for all inventory accounts, follows up, and resolves any reconciling items in a timely manner.
� Prepares, reconciles and processes sales packages.
� Assists in the continuous improvement of internal processes, procedures, and controls within the department.
� Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
� Position duties and work schedule may change according to business needs at any time or as instructed by management.
� *The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
� Minimum Education: BA/BS degree in accounting or related field preferred
� Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of full cycle accounting preferred
� Accurate, thorough, and detail-oriented
� Must be very organized
� Strong written and verbal communication skills
� Positive attitude and works well in a team environment
� Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
� Experience with Yardi and/or other accounting software a plus
Competencies
� Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources
� Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason.
� Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
� Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT
Job Summary
� Responsible for AR, AP, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, reporting packages for a portfolio of properties
� Support the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountants in providing senior management with timely and accurate financial reporting
General Accountabilities
� Prepares and posts journal entries as part of the monthly closing process.
� Reviews accounts payable disbursements, assisting with questions and/or training as necessary.
� Prepares weekly cash deposits and receipts.
� Prepares reconciliations and analysis of accounts.
� Prepares financial report packages and analysis for senior management and investors.
� Assists property managers in the monthly budget variance analysis.
� Posts charges into resident ledgers and verifies accuracy.
� Supports the properties in all accounting matters, assisting with questions and/or training as necessary.
� Reviews and prepares security deposit refunds.
� Maintains database of licenses and permits, ensuring the timely filing of permit paperwork and payments.
� Provides monthly reconciliation for all inventory accounts, follows up, and resolves any reconciling items in a timely manner.
� Prepares, reconciles and processes sales packages.
� Assists in the continuous improvement of internal processes, procedures, and controls within the department.
� Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
� Position duties and work schedule may change according to business needs at any time or as instructed by management.
� *The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
� Minimum Education: BA/BS degree in accounting or related field preferred
� Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of full cycle accounting preferred
� Accurate, thorough, and detail-oriented
� Must be very organized
� Strong written and verbal communication skills
� Positive attitude and works well in a team environment
� Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
� Experience with Yardi and/or other accounting software a plus
Competencies
� Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources
� Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason.
� Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
� Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.