Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant for Property Management and Development Company.

Duties:

Preparation of financial statements for 50 plus entities (mix of residential and commercial properties)

Perform bank account reconciliations

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations

Input journal entries to record financial transactions

Review accounts payable input by property managers

Process intercompany transactions

Collaborate with Property Managers by providing feedback on recording of deposits, tenant charges, and invoice processing

Assist with ad-hoc management reporting requests

Assist with cash tracking and treasury functions

Assist with annual budget preparation

Assist outside CPAs with year-end tax preparation

Assist outside auditors with year-end audits by providing requested documentation and explanations

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as necessary

Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts

Skills needed:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, including monthly close, cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Computer skills: Microsoft Excel (intermediate), Appfolio Property Manager software or other Property Management software (nice to have but not required), Adobe Acrobat Pro. Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word.

Analytical Skills: Must be able to interpret and analyze data to identify problems, gather data, and develop logical solutions.

Stress management skills: Be able to handle pressure under the pressure of deadlines in a multi-entity, high volume environment.

Self-starter and team player: Must be able to work both independently as well as in a team-oriented environment to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Customer service skills: Ability to provide customer support to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a prompt, friendly, and timely manner. Be able to follow-up on a case through to the resolution.

Listening and communication skills: The ability to actively listen to deduce real needs. Must possess oral communication skills to effectively communicate.

Professionalism: Must be enthusiastic, respectful, and friendly; with a professional and welcoming presentation, and most importantly, possess a positive attitude.

Interpersonal skills: Must possess strong interpersonal skills to relate easily with people of various background and personalities. Need to establish relationships and build rapport with employees, guests, and vendors.

Organizational skills: Should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and multi-tasking, with the ability to effectively prioritize assignments. It is also important to adapt to change easily.