General Ledger Accountant

Description

Job Overview:

As a General Ledger Accountant, you’ll be responsible for analyzing and reporting the financial activities of your assigned community. Working closely with building management and Board of Trustees to prepare and monitor community budgets and cash management.

This a remote position eligible for residents of the following states: MA, NY, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, MI, IL, IN, NV, AZ, CA and the District of Columbia

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned portfolio of properties

• Review/test accounts receivable activities (i.e. potential assessments)

• Review accounts payable activities (i.e. review coding)

• Review cash activities (i.e. review outstanding checks, reconciling items)

• Prepare accrual entries and maintain backup schedules (i.e. accrued interest, prepaid expenses, deferred assessments)

• Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

• Assist management with annual budget.

• At year end, close out financial statements, code the new budget, enter budget spreads into the system and prepare monthly/quarterly reserve contribution payment requests for the accounts payable folder

• Work with independent CPAs on audit issues

• Process audits and tax returns prepared by independent CPAs for assigned portfolio (i.e. review draft audits, consider audit entries, distribute tax returns to managers to obtain signatures, mail tax returns by deadlines)

• Monitor investments, cash balances and cash adequacy

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.

The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.

• CPA certification and/or related work experience preferred.

• Five (5) + years of experience as Staff or Sr. Accountant in property management or real state fields, residential management preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.

• Strong communication and analytic skills.

• Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows software, especially EXCEL.

What We Offer:

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation :

$60,000-$70,000/annually

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