Senior Accounting Specialist

Behind Every Great Business Is Someone Who Makes the Numbers Work!

This position is responsible for assisting the VP of Finance in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a multiple-company environment. Apply today!

Benefits:

Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Long Term Disability Employer Paid Short Term Disability Paid Time Off Medical Dental Vision Paid  Holidays
401K with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Accident Coverage Voluntary Critical Illness Coverage Voluntary Life Insurance General

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the VP of Finance in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a multiple-company environment

Essential Functions:

Revenue:

Prepares customer/tenant invoices per terms of leases, contracts or information provided by property managers, including common area maintenance charges as appropriate

Receives and applies payments from customers/tenants made by check or through merchant services payment portals

Processes pre-approved customer/tenant monthly payments via credit card and is responsible for safekeeping of customer/tenant information

Communicates with customers/tenants/others via phone, email, mail to address billing inquiries and provide excellent customer service

Performs account reconciliations and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of the Accounts Receivable balances

Cash Flow Management:

Records deposits information for all entities in accounting software daily, including merchant services, ACH and miscellaneous deposits

Make deposits via remote deposit scanner or bank runs as needed

Track and monitor all ACH debits and automatic payments in all bank accounts, verify transactions are properly recorded in the accounting records

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure that the organization has the resources needed for operations and growth

Work with the Vice President of Finance to optimize cash management processes and maintain adequate liquidity

Financial Reporting:

Assists in compilation of monthly financial statements

Prepares monthly journal entries

Prepares monthly bank reconciliations

Performs general ledger account reconciliations

Provides timely response to requests from property managers and other team members for additional information or clarification regarding transactions

Team Leadership & Process Improvement:

Serves as a resource and mentor to other accounting team members

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies

Help implement process improvements and automation initiatives when appropriate

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Proficiency in accounting software (Quick Books, Microsoft Excel).Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualification Standards Communication:

Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are required. An ability to deal effectively with vastly diverse groups of people and guests is essential

Education:

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.

Computer

Skills:

Operate and utilize company equipment including: company cell phone, company computer to access e-mail and research…