Corporate Accountant

## Corporate Accountant Apply locations:
Bay Area - Peninsula time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R9100##
** City
* * San Mateo##
** State
* * California##
** Job Location
** San Mateo Corp Office## Position Type Regular This  
** Corporate Accountant
** is a key support role on the corporate accounting team and will be responsible for a broad range of accounting activities.
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* WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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* General Responsibilities:

* Complete monthly close (reconciliation, journal entries) timely.
* Perform income statement and balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
* Perform payroll related activities.
* Complete various reconciliations.
* Maintain debt activities.
* Work closely with the Corporate and Property Accounting Departments and Property Managers to complete bank reconciliations and deposit clearing/adjustments.
* Working closely with Treasury to ensure debt is maintained properly.
* Communicate effectively with various partners to complete tasks.
* Process improvements (such as improving the reconciliation schedules).Detailed Responsibilities:
* Coordinate between bank, property personnel, and accountants to resolve bank reconciliation issues.
* Maintain debt activities, including ensuring interests are paid timely and creating quarterly lists of new debt to ensure that interest expense is accrued timely.
* Maintain close schedule.
* Perform reconciliations including but not limited to payroll, accrued liability, cash, investment, debt, prepaid, section 125, notes receivable, equity.
* Clear deposits and checks in the Company’s accounting system (Yardi Systems) on a daily basis.
* Maintain Corporate and REIT consolidated cashbook daily.
* Take full charge of the cashbook including the beginning input stage, the research of unidentified deposits, miscellaneous credit/debit transactions, and month end closing.
* Assist Corporate Accounting to reconcile the purchasing card program (P-Card) Liability Account.
* Prepare and process month-end close related journal entries and reconciliations including payroll and prepaid expense.
* Assist with quarterly review and annual audits, including the compilation and preparation of supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports related to areas of responsibility.
* Independently perform research/analysis, identify problems/discrepancies and their causes, and recommend corrective actions.
* Provide backup to other Corporate Accountants.
* Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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* WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

*** Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field.
* 3+ years of accounting experience or training is recommended.
* Must be self-directed, able to work independently and work in a team-oriented environment.
* Excellent analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in daily routines is critical.
* High degree of integrity and honesty.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
* Experience with Yardi software and Flo Qast is preferred.
* Organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain organized and complete documentation and records.
** WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:
*** Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
* Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
* Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
* The position includes in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex's corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue or San Mateo (4 days in the office and 1 day remote).  The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.
* This role does not require any travel; work is primarily conducted at the office.
** WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
*** Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure…