Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a friendly and organized individual who is interested in joining an innovative, growing company! We are an affordable housing management company with a portfolio of over fifty properties throughout Missouri. The accounting specialist is a key member of the property accounting department. This is a full-time position providing full benefits and PTO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
  • Timely processing of vendor payables
  • Vendor management (W-9, COI)
• Cash Management
  • Bank reconciliations (operating, security deposit, and reserve accounts)
  • Manage and track balances in replacement reserves, including submittal and tracking of funds requests
• Financial Reporting
  • Monthly close ensuring complete and accurate reports
  • Ensure financial reports are presented in a professional manner
• Budgeting
  • Participate in and provide support in annual budget preparation
  • Ensure budget is accurately loaded into accounting system (Yardi)
• Other
  • In conjunction with accounting manager, prepare accounting related training material for property management staff
  • Participate in regular training for property management staff
  • Timely process security deposit refunds to residents
  • Ensure security deposit funds are deposited into correct bank account
  • Validate security deposit liability matches security deposit cash account balance
  • Other general office duties (answering phone, processing mail, etc.)

Desired Skills and Experience

• MS Office, Excel, and Word
• Degreed, or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Yardi experience a plus but not required
• Ability to communicate both written and verbal in a professional manner
• Analytical skills
• Financial acumen