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Alexander Forrest Investments, (AFI) is a mid-sized, multifamily real-estate management company located in Columbia, MO. Here at AFI, we are experts in the acquisition, development, financing and management of real estate projects with over 70 multi-family properties in 15 states. Growth opportunities within the company are in abundance as we plan to DOUBLE in size over the next year.
Our VISION is to prosper all stakeholders.
Our MISSION is to exceed client expectations by providing unrivaled deal sourcing, underwriting, and asset management services for multifamily properties throughout the United States.
Our CORE VALUES are Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Efficiency, Innovation, Integrity, and Perseverance.
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC (AFI) is searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and analytical individual to serve as an Accounting Specialist. AFI seeks to continue expanding our operations across the country and provide our clients with clear, accurate, and transparent financial data regarding their assets. AFI achieves this through clear communication, daily bank reconciliations, and constant supervision/coaching of our onsite teams. The Accounting Team is tasked with high-level data analysis, direct Owner communication regarding observed issues, vendor account payment, portfolio budgeting and utilities analysis among other duties in order to help AFI continue to prosper all stakeholders
This position comes with an annual salary that is based upon experience ranging between $36,000-$45,000/year. Regular working hours are M-F 8am-5pm with expectation that situations/projects will arise resulting in the need to work after hours/weekends.
The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by a member of the Accounting Team:
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QUALIFICATIONS
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Consumer Services
$63k-78k (estimate)
01/05/2024
04/30/2024
DALLAS, TX
25 - 50
2014
RAYMOND M DIKUN
<$5M
Consumer Services
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