Sr Staff Accountant

About the role

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial results to AvalonBay management. They will also work with the RS Accounting Manager to ensure deadlines are met timely and accurately, and provide mentorship duties such as training and providing feedback to management on staff's performance.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach new or seasoned associates
• Review staff accountants' work and variance explanations to ensure monthly reporting and operational deadlines are met by assisting the RS Accounting Manager in coordinating departmental activities
• Perform operational activities to support AvalonBay business functions, such as operating revenue and expense variance analysis, process journal entries, and reviewing staff level work
• Manage the Fixed Asset system, capitalization policies, depreciation calculations and analytics
• Manage Utilities including accruals, payments, exceptions, and relationships with vendors and Corporate
• Review intercompany balances and approve billback wire
• Oversee all Debt and third-party payments, accruals, lender reporting, analytics, and document compliance
• Report to lending institutions and/or joint venture partners
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Provide asset acquisition and disposition support
• Assess financial risk for prospective retail tenants
• Review agreements and contracts to ensure compliance in reporting and payment obligations
• Effectively create and utilize system reports from GL, AR, and vendor websites
• Respond to financial inquires and requests from AvalonBay business units

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• At least 3 years of applicable experience in accounting required.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and mentor staff.
• Prior experience in reviewing and critiquing other associates' assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced Excel skills required with VB Macro experience a plus.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong sense of teamwork and work ethic.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (overtime may be required).
• Strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements:
• - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• - At least 3 years of applicable experience in accounting required.
• - Demonstrated ability to train, coach and mentor staff.
• - Prior experience in reviewing and critiquing other associates' assignments.
• - Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• - Advanced Excel skills required with VB Macro experience a plus.
• - Good time management and organizational skills.
• - Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• - Ability to work in a team environment.
• - Strong analytical skills.
• - Strong sense of teamwork and work ethic.
• - Willingness to work flexible hours (overtime may be required).
• - Strong customer focus.

Skills

• Training and coaching
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Fixed Asset management
• Utilities management
• Debt and third-party payments management
• Lender reporting and analytics
• Internal and external audit support
• Asset acquisition and disposition support
• Financial risk assessment
• Agreement and contract review
• System report creation and utilization
• Financial inquiry and request response

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, and more.
• Growth opportunities based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition programs.
• A 20% discount on AvalonBay apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and core values.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $60,400.00 - $100,700.00

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40