Accountant

We manage communities and living spaces that residents are proud to call home. We serve and respect all while preserving and enhancing the homes and communities we are entrusted to care for with an eye to the future.

Our mission is to empower our employees to serve, to build a place that people love to work, to leverage technology, to grow responsibly, and to maximize owner return and satisfaction. Our values have proven that this is only possible through Trust, Respect, Development, Adaptability, and Sustainability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and performs complex professional accounting activities and related business transactions, as well as maintains or assists with maintain the General Ledger and Financial Reporting systems and providing management reports as needed. The Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of various tasks within the accounting department. while also supporting the Accounting Manager and Controller with areas of focus based on priorities. This position monitors and analyzes transactions for validity of account balances, accruals and financial statement impact. Participates in Financial Statement preparation and analysis. This position works with various departments of the Company as well as with independent auditors. The Accountant works closely with accounting and operations to ensure transactions are aligned with property budgets and policies. This Accountant supports the Accounting Department to help meet the departments goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Individual responsibilities include but are not limited to the preparation and quality assurance of:

• Consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
• Month end close process, journal entries, accruals
• General ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
• Various monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations
• Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; book monthly depreciation
• Financial packages for property owners
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Gross potential rent
• AP Aging Review - Properties Cash Flow

Support the Accounting Department in the execution of:

• Audits and tax preparation
• Prepares documentation for external auditors
• Accounting billable
• Annual distribution for partnership
• Month End Close

Provide assistance, insights, and collaboration on:

• Housing authority payments
• Resident Ledger issues
• Responsible for identification, creation, and adherence to internal controls and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred or minimum 5 years’ full-time experience in lieu of degree.
• Prior experience in the Property Management industry preferred.
• Technical skills and experience in financial reporting
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of computer systems and various applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email programs, the Internet and ability to interface with various DBMS software.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager property management accounting software is preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• The ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to be flexible, a team player and interface professionally with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including diplomacy and discretion.
• Proficient in English language in verbal and written communications.
• Handle high stress situations effectively.
• Ability to build external relationships while positively promoting the organization.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven work environment and ability to manage a high level of detail.
• A passion and strong understanding of our industry and our business' mission.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk 10% of the time, stand 10% of the time and sit 80% of the time.
• The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• Employee may be required to travel for business purposes.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.