Accountant (Property)

DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance COMPENSATION: JOB SUMMARY: Key member of the Accounting team and play a key role in the financial statement preparation and period end close process.
In addition to general accounting, the staff accountant will assist the department and its business partners in ensuring best in class reporting and collaboration.
FUNDAMENTAL JOB TASKS: Review General Ledger accounts for reasonableness Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries Perform periodic account analysis and reconciliations Maintain and balance key general ledger accounts Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly accruals Answer Accounting and Financial questions by researching and interpreting data Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed Respond to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
Performs other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred Working understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and related terminology Hands on working knowledge of day-to-day accounting processes Responsible for preparation of all monthly accounting entries related to assigned properties, including revenue, operating expense accruals, debt, and depreciation Prepare and analyze financial reports related to assigned properties Work closely with the property management team to perform various tenant/lease related functions such as updating lease spreadsheets and annual CAM reconciliations Two years of accounting experience preferred with an emphasis on analytical type processes Strong Microsoft excel skills with functional techniques related to analysis and accounting processes REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS (CONT.
): Understanding of journal entries, their effects, and their purpose An understanding of “the why” and “the how” of business transactions and their effects on the financial statements Working knowledge of analytical reviews, review of account details and balances Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work Strong verbal and written communication skills