Staff Accountant

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, Accountant will provide oversight for AP Specialist and AR activities by site staff. 
A solid foundation in GAAP, and the ability to work within a team structure is essential.




RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurate and timely production of monthly financial reports.

Preparation of bank reconciliations for all cash accounts.

Prepare journal entries as needed for the general ledger.

Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules for various accounts.

Review balance sheets and income statements for accuracy.

Analyze variances to budget and work with the Regional Manager on any trends or inconsistencies.

Review all AP and AR entries for correct GL posting, and reconcile to the GL.

Work closely with the Regional Manager to meet the needs of the owner or asset manager.

Report any property irregularities to appropriate management.

Ensure audit compliance and maintain all support documents. Respond to auditor’s inquiries in a timely and complete manner.

Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations on special projects as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of GAAP principles.

BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience and at least three-year experience as an accountant.

Ability to work well with peers, auditors, clients and management.

Flexibility to work on and prioritize a variety of tasks.

Strong problem-solving skills, including problem identification, analysis, and ability to make reasonable and logical recommendations.

Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK.

Education: Bachelors Degree