Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Description

• Set and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and growing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboard.
• Prepare accurate invoices and timely billing.
• Support audit and tax return preparation.
• Perform weekly reconciliation of disbursement/reimbursement related to Predevelopment, Construction, and stable property advances.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Bank Reconciliations
• Collaborate with internal and external teams (e.g. Asset Management Department or Property Management) to ensure accuracy and efficiency of receivables.
• Process high-volume transactions with accuracy and efficiency
• Correlate and reconcile multiple sets of books when analyzing specific transactions and account balances.
• Research, analyze, and resolve variances in accounts receivable and general ledger balances.
• Generate and Analyze AR aging reports with relevant comments for financial and management reporting.
• Timely deposit of all checks received.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all AR transactions.
• Recommend and help implement process improvement to optimize AR efficiency and internal controls.
• Perform monthly fee reconciliations between Parent and subsidiaries accounts.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and interact with various stakeholders across the organizations.
• Timely recording of deposits and other bank transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to billing, cash application, and collections.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Proactively follow up on all past-due balances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting.

Requirements

• GAAP accounting and Internal Controls.
• Experience in Audit, preferred but not required.
• Strong background in financial management, reconciliations, and general accounting.
• Accurate application of cash collections to the appropriate accounts.
• Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required.
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Real Estate accounting practices and standards.
• BA in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands.
• Nonprofit and Affordable Housing practices and standards, preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other department heads, investors, and other business stakeholders.
• 3+ years’ experience in Real Estate accounting (Affordable Housing preferred but not required)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, financial modeling formula, etc.)
• Time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and ERP/Accounting Systems (e.g., Yardi Voyager, MRI, Oracle, etc.)
• 3+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable role.
• Experience in General Accounting is required.

Benefits

• Revenue recognition and aging schedules.
• Long Term Disability.
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with Match.
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, with Option to Add Dependents.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance