Accountant 1

Common Bond is seeking an experienced accountant to join their accounting team. This person will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

(the % should be listed for 3-5 major key areas of responsibility)

Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures

• Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations utilizing Yardi automated functionality
• Execute recurring journal entries, manage proper backup documentation, and reconcile all general ledger and corporate accounts
• Process monthly expense uploads with precise account coding
• Prepare and complete quarterly sales and use tax reporting
• Maintain debt schedules and supporting schedules for assets, liabilities and depreciation.
• Assist with cash transfers and coordinate special accounting projects as directed by management.

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Yardi) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, macros)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 0-2 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within property management or real estate.
• Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books
• Experience in Yardi is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple entity deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

• Experience in Non-Profit
• Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
• Experience in property management
• Experience in Public Accounting

• Smoke-free work environment.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to file documents.
• Ability to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to interact verbally with internal and external audiences.

Lift up to 50#s

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Frequent lifting

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Sitting

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Bending

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Stooping

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Standing

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Reaching

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Push

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Pull

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%

Hot or cold temp variances

0% - 33%

34% - 66%

67%-100%