Accounting Clerk

Overview

Provides accounting support for rental properties and assists senior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• account reconciliations
• financial reporting
• gl coding
• escrow monitoring
• bank transfers
• audit preparation

Tasks

-Respond to detailed requests and perform other related duties as assigned. -Collaborates with other work groups, and outside organizations as appropriate, in a proactive and responsive manner. -Monitor property escrow & reserve accounts for related expenditures and proper required balances in accordance with loan & partnership agreements. -Obtain and organize accounting records, keep an accurate and orderly electronic filing system. -Calculate and timely record recurring entries and transactions. -Follow rules, regulations, and policies. Positively contributes to implementing changes. -Comes to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on agreements; meets agreed upon deadlines. -Prepares the submission of information requested from auditors. -Contribute to the completion of special projects as needed. -Complete periodic account reconciliations, research and correct discrepancies. -Encourages other employees to work as a team for the benefit of the organization. -Review and approve G/L coding and invoices. -Maintain a professional attitude and personal appearance. -Prepare financial reports for review by PA and distribute to internal and external users. -Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers, employees. Protects the proprietary information of Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp. -Maintain accurate accounting records and controls by following policies and procedures. -Update and maintain electronic workbooks and relevant schedules. -Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development. -Prepare supporting work papers for audit and tax return preparation. -Prepare and submit PA approved bank transfer requests to Senior Accountant, record bank transactions.

Requirements

• accounting degree
• excel
• 2+ years
• analytical
• teamwork
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, watch training videos, and read numbers on a computer screen. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in accepting phone calls, interacting with management, co-workers, and other staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language. -Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, 10-key calculator, monitors, scanner, phone, copier, fax machine, and other office equipment. -Communicates courteously and effectively with others. Sets clear expectations. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented. -Education: Degree in accounting or relevant field, bachelor’s preferred. Commensurate experience may be considered. -Recognize peak times and complete high volume of tasks and seek additional tasks and opportunities for cross training during low volume periods. -Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly includes employees. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and comfortable learning new technologies. -Understand applicable policies, procedures, controls and authorization levels as they relate to the PA’s job function. -Ability to work under time pressure, independently manage priorities, objectives and deadlines. -Experience: 2+ years in an accounting or finance related position. -Physical: Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods. May be asked to lift up to 25 lbs. -Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on intense detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 1 hour or more. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days. -Adaptable to changing work processes and procedures.

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Benefits

-Office environment; hybrid remote / telecommuting available after 60 days. Flexible work schedule four, 10-hour days or five, 8-hour days.

About Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp.

-The firm manages and develops properties across multiple states—Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming. -It utilizes complex financing methods such as HUD Section 8, USDA Rural programs, tax-exempt bonds, and low-income housing credits to revitalize aging properties. -Its development arm handles applications, resident relocations, placing properties into service, and ensuring ongoing compliance. -Typical projects include Section 8 and tax-credit apartments, rural development rentals, and the rehabilitation of existing affordable housing. -A wholly owned subsidiary, Tamarack Property Management, extends its operational reach in Montana. -The organization uniquely combines third-party management with joint-venture development consulting. -Financially, it sustains operations through public and private capital alliances and multi-layered subsidy programs.

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