Job Summary:
Applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to
analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general
and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare
standard accounting and financial reports for management.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Compiles and analyzes financial information in
preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports,
and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by
checking calculations, reviewing basis for figures, and balancing and
reconciling figures.
2. Reviews revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and
other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as
necessary.
3. Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for
deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions, and ensures accuracy.
4. Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures
by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget
levels to ensure expenditure control.
5. Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources
for property acquisitions, dispositions, and closings and budgets and
expenditures for local, state, federal, private funding, contracts, grants, and
other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
6. Acts as liaison to internal and external auditors by
explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data
and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the
audit in a timely manner.
7. Communicates with on-site and other property managers to
assist in completing pre-close and close activities, answer questions, provide
support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time
client and Company reporting.
8. Completes various financial, accounting, administrative,
and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as
necessary.
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring
and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards,
and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting
violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with
Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by
immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions,
employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to
appropriate individual(s).
- Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to
improve efficiency and productivity.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes,
and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending
internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the
internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate
method(s) to obtain business and professional information, and applies
knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.
Working Conditions:
- Incumbents work in an office environment.
Physical Demands:
- Incumbents must be able to view computer screens, mobile
devices and other electronic equipment, paper reports, and journals for
extended periods of time where visual strain may result.
- Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or
maneuver weights of up to ten (10) pounds independently and twenty-five (25)
pounds with assistance.
- Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend
business meetings, training classes, or other situations necessary for the
accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate
effectively to prepare and explain financial data to board members, senior
managers, staff, and internal and external auditors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet,
property management (Yardi or One Site), and database management programs in order
to complete required reports.
- Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate
percentages in order to complete financial records, budgets, and other fiscal
reporting information.
- Employment history that demonstrates the application and
usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial
data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance,
budgeting, and cost control principles.
- A combination of education, training, and experience that
demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP).
- College degree in accounting, business, finance, or
related field, and/or equivalent experience is highly preferred.