Accountant II

Description

• Collaborate with Collections and Property Management departments to provide information and resolve tenant inquiries as needed.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with training of other accountants.
• Apply cash to tenants’ accounts receivable and correspond with tenants regarding their accounts.
• Review and post monthly fixed charges and send courtesy statements.
• Customer service focus: Respond to customer service requests in a timely, professional, and enthusiastic manner; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Research inquiries from senior management during the monthly and quarterly closes.
• Complete the monthly close, prepare property operating statements, book monthly accruals, and provide explanations for budget to actual variances.
• Accounting control: Analyze statistical and accounting information and employ cost containment strategies that support business objectives of the organization.
• Multi-task: Organize job-related activities to meet established deadlines.
• Prepare tax and operating expense recovery billings.
• Abstract lease documents into the accounting ledger.

Requirements

• Intermediate Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Problem solving and decision making: Understand a given situation or problem and combine experience and the information available to identify the key issues. Identify problems of varying complexities and find effective solutions.
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Communication: Interact with employees at many levels of the organization and must have the ability to express ideas and information orally and in writing keeping in mind the intended audience.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Knowledge of Yardi Software
• Four-year Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage multiple competing tasks, demands, and deadlines.
• CPA preferred
• Ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members.
• Analysis skills: Gather, understand, and process information that is critical to the organization’s operations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Works independently and collaboratively: Perform in a self-sufficient manner that requires minimal supervision. Work well with colleagues, sharing information and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, abstracting lease data.
• This position is based in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• 2-5 years training as an Accountant, experience in real estate environment preferred
• High level of interpersonal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.

Benefits

• Bonus/Target Incentive
• On-premise full-service dining center discounts
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Discounts via the company’s EAP
• Monthly Employee Recognition Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center
• 401(k) with company match
• Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Pre-tax transportation options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance