Accounting Specialist

Description NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California - NALS owns and manages over 16,000 apartment homes throughout the United States. Our success remains grounded in disciplined investing principles and a company culture of collaboration and excellence. Friendly, professional team members across the nation work hard to provide our residents a quality place to call home. By providing more amenities, more service, and more value, we strive to make apartment living both enjoyable and easy. Benefits and Perks Starting annual compensation: $65k - $70k Job Type: Full-time; in office Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401(k) with generous employer match Employee assistance program Health & Wellness programs Employee referral bonus 10+ days of paid time off Lunch provided twice a week Office snacks including unlimited coffee Amazing opportunities for career progression Along with tons of other great benefits and amazing perks! General Purpose of Job Under the supervision of the Controller and Accounting Manager, performs a variety of accounting functions by standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial areas. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the following Print cash sheets Review bank reports verifying deposits & research discrepancies/collect processor report NSF's - notify property of any NSF's Process credit card refunds/voids Handle property accounting issues Review A/P batches to actual invoices then submit A/P batches to operations for approval Post A/P and prepare check batches for printing Mail out checks/post auto-draft utility JE's SDR review and process Review utility spreadsheet for discrepancies Tax and Insurance Impounds CRS and Sales Tax payments Prepare bank deposits Monthly bank reconciliations Create an email relating to accounting errors Emergency check processing Review petty cash statements Review property month-end pre-close Create/approve new vendor codes (once W-9 and insurance certificate (if req.) have been submitted) in Yardi Systems Enter year-end vendor totals for preparation of 1099's Perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects as assigned Requirements This position requires an understanding of accounting principles and a strong aptitude for working with numbers. Ability to work with others in stressful situations. Microsoft Office, Yardi and property management accounting experience is a plus! HR Related/Physical Demands Job is intermittently sedentary but requires mobility (i.e., climb stairs) Will use repetitive motion of hand-wrist in computer use and writing Work in a typical office setting Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position Must handle stressful, urgent, novel and diverse work situations on a daily basis Attendance and punctuality are essential for success in this position Lifting up to 20 pounds 40-hour workweek; Monday - Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr