Accounting Specialist

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 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 To learn more about us, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Compensation details: 65000-70000 Yearly Salary PI8f99f06fee13-29400-41052501