Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Resolve discrepancies in area of responsibility by interfacing with other departments, vendors or agencies
• Recommend and assist in development of methods to improve procedures and systems
• Prepare assigned journal entries
• Establish and maintain records of transactions where follow‑up action is required and recommend action for closing
• Responsible for quarterly reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts
• Make practical applications found in accounting standards and procedures for routine transactions
• Prepare general ledger account analysis for assigned accounts
• Maintain accounting records and other files for area of responsibility
• Review new leases and lease amendments – prepare accurate and detailed lease abstract including all critical dates and financial requirements
• Accurately record information into schedules for leases, sub lease and third‑party tenants
• Respond timely to all landlord inquiries, payment notices, and default letters on assigned locations and resolve in a timely manner in accordance with management guidelines
• Perform accurate and detailed reconciliations of rent accounts to ensure compliance with lease terms
• Assist management with lease audits and budgeting
• Prepare and maintain property‑related vendor list
• Review, document and cost‑code operating expenses, departmental and pre‑approved repairs & maintenance
• Assist with daily cash posting as required
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

• Associates degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Four‑year business/accounting degree desired
• Minimum two years accounting experience
• Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with online integrated accounting systems
• Proficient in use of computer spreadsheet software and related applications (Excel VLookups and Pivot Tables)
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner
• Reliability, dependability and flexibility

Demonstrates expertise in general ledger reconciliation, accounting procedures, and financial analysis while effectively managing lease documentation and vendor relations. Proficient in utilizing spreadsheet software for data management and reporting.

• General ledger reconciliation
• Accounting procedures
• Lease documentation
• Financial analysis
• Journal entries
• Reconciliation of rent accounts
• Cost coding
• Cash posting
• Vendor management
• Budgeting

• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Reliability
• Dependability
• Flexibility

• Associates degree
• Business/Accounting degree

• Accounting standards
• Lease abstract
• Financial requirements
• Operating expenses
• Departmental repairs
• Management guidelines

• Online integrated accounting systems
• Spreadsheet software
• Excel VLookups
• Excel Pivot Tables