Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using Intacct, Yardi and QuickBooks. Perform daily accounting/bookkeeping activities including A/R and A/P cycles with additional duties over time. Compile financial reports for client management, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business. Assist with payroll entry. Verify contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement. Reconcile and balance accounts. Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. May devise, implement and manipulate manual or computer-based system for general accounting. May review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus, income, and expenditures and analyze petty cash, accounts receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field is required. Yardi accounting software experience preferred, but not required. Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries. Understand and apply GAAP theories and procedures. Ability to identify and resolve financial and payroll issues. Assist in efforts to manage day-to-day activities of the engagement and effectively meet and exceed client needs and expectations. Enjoy complex and challenging project work and be willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects. Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development. Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Ability to successfully interact with clients and other professionals to effectively deliver quality professional services. Client-service orientation combined with creative problem solving skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities. This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plante & Moran, PLLC