Senior Accountant

A Brief Overview
The Senior Accountant I performs various duties to support the accounting function's goal of timeliness and accuracy including review of journal entries, preparation of bank reconciliations, general ledger analysis, budget comparison, and monthly financial reporting. The Senior Accountant I is responsible for ensuring proper accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing financial reporting packages to meet internal and external requirements as applicable. As the Senior Accountant II, you are a member of the accounting team, and you are accountable for meeting the deadlines set by the manager, payroll, government, and other reporting authorities.

What you will do

• Responsible for the accurate and timely review and completion of the annual financial statement audits of a portfolio of military housing PPP properties:
•  Liaise with Director/Manager in the preparation of year-end financial statements and accompanying notes to financial statements. Updating the financial statement notes for all relevant disclosures including new disclosures required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•  Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of Prepared by Client (PBC) work papers required by the auditors
•  Respond to questions from the auditors during both interim and year-end sessions to assure that all questions and review comments are cleared on a timely basis
• Responsible for the accurate and timely review and completion of the periodic financial reporting packages sent to the military branches of a portfolio of military housing PPP properties:
• Prepare the monthly/quarterly financial statements
• Prepare variance analysis for the military branches and answer financial related questions from Hunt Asset Management and Property Management
• Responsible for the monthly closing of a portfolio of military housing properties, including general ledger account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations
• Assist Property Management in the implementation of the new systems and processes
• Assist Property Management with accounting matters during close and reporting
• Ability to comprehend and interpret legal documents related to the portfolio of properties
• With direction from the Director/Manager, account for all complex accounting transactions related to the military housing PPP properties:
• Debt and equity, including military ownership
• Conveyance of assets by the military
• Repair and replacement funds owned by the military
• Demolition, construction, capitalized interest, and rehabilitation work
• Recapitalization projects
• Lease-up and operating phases of the properties’ life cycle
• Cash waterfalls and coordination with the Lockbox Agent and Asset Management
• Adherence to Restricted Use requirements for cash and other assets
• Work with the other Real Estate Accounting Senior Accountants to achieve consistency in accounting, reporting, system, and process implementation
• Respond to requests from other departments as needed (asset management, corporate accounting, Tax, Finance, etc.)
• Perform other duties and special projects with negligible supervision as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Required
• Three - Five years' experience required for the Senior Accountant role Required
• Experience with Yardi Preferred
• Experience with JD Edwards-Enterprise One Preferred or other large ERP systems Preferred
• Prior experience in the Real Estate/Finance industry Required
• General knowledge of chart of accounts, general ledger, trial balance, financial statement preparation, GAAP and internal control policies and procedures are required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team to meet team goals in addition to individual responsibilities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and has experience working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.
• CPA Preferred

Benefits
A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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You must be able to pass a drug, background screen and physical abilities test/motor vehicle record check (if one is required per the position).


EEO/ADA
The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.