Staff Accountant II

About the role

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for analyzing and maintaining financial statement account groupings supporting specific AvalonBay business functions. They also reconcile accounts and maintain supporting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly account detail, research and explain significant variances for designated categories
• Analysis and reconciliation of specific general ledger accounts
• Perform month end revenue analysis
• Perform contract revenue analysis
• Perform mid-month utility analysis and process utility exceptions daily
• Complete routine and non-routine Journal Entries and document support
• Produce special financial reports and schedules requested by third parties
• Add/edit assets as appropriate in the fixed asset module
• Work with construction department to complete capex close
• Maintain and submit wires or ach payments according to contract terms
• Continuously monitor the Residential Services e-mail box and respond to site requests in a timely manner
• Investigate and resolve outstanding items
• Avoidance of repetitive tasks through continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum 1 year Accounting Experience
• Minimum 1-2 Years General Ledger experience
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong ability to work under pressure and independently
• Demonstrates the ability to develop strong analytical skills
• Possess a strong customer service focus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products, especially Excel
• Knowledge of creating pivot tables, using lookup or sumif formulas is a plus
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Possesses a strong sense of teamwork and work ethic
• Willing to work on a flexible schedule (some overtime required)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Accounting Experience
• Minimum 1-2 Years General Ledger experience
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong ability to work under pressure and independently
• Demonstrates the ability to develop strong analytical skills
• Possess a strong customer service focus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products, especially Excel
• Knowledge of creating pivot tables, using lookup or sumif formulas is a plus
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Possesses a strong sense of teamwork and work ethic
• Willing to work on a flexible schedule (some overtime required)

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Creating pivot tables
• Using lookup or sumif formulas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!)
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $51,600.00 - $77,300.00

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40