Staff Accountant

Description

My client is a multi-faceted, dynamic, nonprofit that is heavily aligned with the real estate, development and lending industries. This person will function as the right hand to the Accounting Manager. This role will have a trajectory for growth and will give the incumbent a wealth of experience in multiple areas.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions, including cash activities, accounts payable/receivable, accruals, and interest calculations.

- Perform routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts, such as cash balances, loan accounts, escrow activities, and prepaid expenses.

- Support the month-end close process by ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete.

- Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, schedules, and documentation for audits.

- Maintain accounting records related to property-level or loan-level transactions, including funding, servicing, payments, and capital expenditures.

- Monitor daily cash balances and reconcile banking activity with the general ledger.

- Process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable aging schedules, and ensure proper coding of transactions.

- Assist with billing, collections, and accounts receivable aging reviews to ensure timely processing.

- Uphold internal controls across all accounting functions and provide documentation for annual audits.

- Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting workflows.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in real estate, lending, or financial services.

- Proficiency in general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

- Familiarity with cash management processes, banking transactions, and financial reporting.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

- Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

- Understanding of internal control frameworks and audit procedures.

All interested candidates, please connect with me via Linked In - Ty Smith

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