Accountant

Position Summary

The accountant position is an exempt position. Normal working hours for the team are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with hybrid work schedule opportunities. Hours may vary during peak seasons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly financial statements: Prepares and posts journal entries. Reconciles balance sheet accounts. Maintains fixed assets and depreciation/amortization schedules in FAS. Reconciles to subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost, and fixed assets. Reconciles to statements for bank accounts, debt, escrow, and accrued interest. Agrees and reconciles intercompany accounts to various entities. Reviews income and expense accounts for proper classification. Prepares financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Submits financial package for review and approval. Prepares work papers, schedules, and documentation for investors, clients, lenders, regulators, auditors and tax preparers, as needed.
• Collaborates with team members to assist with budget creation. Calculates certain budget amounts and provides to the budget preparer. Participates in annual budget review meetings.
• Troubleshoots and resolves systems problems, working with managers, and/or software vendors as needed. Works with the team to automate manual processes and implement identified project improvements.
• Provides prompt and courteous service. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies. Actively cooperates with all internal service delivery partners to provide optimal service to customers and clients. Follows up with internal customers on a regular basis to ensure their business needs and expectations are understood and are being met.
• Serves as a backup to other accounting positions as assigned.

Entity Budgeting For Responsible Portfolio

• Works with team members to assist with budget creation. Calculates certain budget amounts and provides to the budget preparer. Participates in annual budget review meetings.

Systems Setup And Maintenance

• Troubleshoots and resolves systems problems, working with managers, and/or software vendors as needed. Works with the team to automate manual processes and implement identified project improvements.

Relationship Management

• Provides prompt and courteous service. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies. Actively cooperates with all internal service delivery partners to provide optimal service to customers and clients. Follows up with internal customers on a regular basis to ensure their business needs and expectations are understood and are being met.

Business Management

• Serves as a backup to other accounting positions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred. Two years’ minimum in accounting experience required.
• Must remain alert at all times to perform essential functions.

Success Factors

• Sound analytical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, and management skills.
• Proficiency with software systems including Microsoft Word and Excel required. Sage 300 (Timberline), Yardi and/or Sage FAS a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and meet multiple demands on limited timeline.
• Good interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict management, and relationship building with service delivery partners including property manager and other team members.
• Able to take project specifications and implement details to achieve desired results.