Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft office suite proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and proficient time management and the ability to excel in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month end close, actual to budget variance review, audits, and knowledge of real estate accounting software
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and by external Client
• Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specifically required by owners
• Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review
• Responsible for cash management of assigned properties
• Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly
• Coordinate Accounts Payable process – review invoice coding and approvals, and ensure compliance with all appropriate controls are in place
• Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties
• Assist property manager in responding to tenant and owner requests for financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proficient time management and the ability to excel in a fast paced environment.