Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to work as part of the team in our corporate office in Phoenix. This is a hybrid position with in-office and remote working days. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for daily accounting activities supporting the financial obligations of the organization. The Senior Accountant needs knowledge of GAAP to analyze financial data, prepare standard journal entries, maintain fixed assets, reconcile complex accounts, and prepare financial reports for management.

• Compile and analyze financial information
• Record journal entries and reconcile Balance Sheet activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness with adequate supporting documentation
• Review revenue/expense entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations, research and resolve discrepancies as necessary
• Maintain fixed asset system, including posting monthly journal entries to record all depreciation, amortization, additions and disposals
• Prepare and monitor monthly accruals and adjust as needed
• Support external audits and tax preparation, including providing schedules and documentation
• Record and reconcile debt service payments and escrow schedules
• Identify opportunities and areas for improvement and implement procedures, processes, or tools that improve efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with property managers and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Participate in special ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel skills preferred
• Proficiency in Accounting ERP software (Net Suite, Yardi, MRI etc);
  Net Suite experience strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of best practices in accounting
• Ability to multitask and accomplish goals by utilizing resources effectively and efficiently
• Open to change and enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Maintains a positive attitude that supports team performance and productivity
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in real estate
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with all MS Office applications
• Advanced quantitative and spreadsheet skills
• Experience with real estate ERP, preferably Net Suite

At Inspire Communities, we value our employees as much as our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans
• Financial Wellness & Savings: HSA, FSA and other options to manage expenses with eligible plans
• Retirement savings program with a company match
• Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more
• Work-Life Balance Support:
  Employee Assistance Program, Life Balance discounts, and other wellness resources
• Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs

Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law.

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