Financial Reporting Accountant - Birmingham, AL

Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant 

Reports To: Financial Reporting Manager

Location: COCM Corporate Office in Vestavia Hills, AL

Salary: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year and comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Information:

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM), with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is a group of student housing professionals focused exclusively on the management of housing communities owned by non-profits and/or highly affiliated with a university.

Summary:  

The position will join an existing team of six financial reporting accountants. The financial reporting accountant applies cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyze, maintain, and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a portfolio of student housing properties. Tasks include regulatory reports as well as other internal and external reports. 

Major Accountabilities:           

• Prepare monthly and annual GAAP based financial statements.
• Provide guidance and advice to other departments in response to questions relating to accounting treatment or reporting of certain issues, as necessary.
• Review transactions and provide accounting support.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor budget to actual variances monthly.
• Provide in-depth assistance with accounting and reporting related research projects.
• Support site management staff and others who have varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Provide monthly and year-end reconciliations and closing for assigned sites.
• Assist in coordination for and support of third-party auditors.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation calculations.
• Analyze and interpret operating and financial information regarding profitability, capital expenditures, and performance against budget.
• Any additional accounting related tasks, as assigned

 Skills/Knowledge:

• Requires knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including an advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP).
• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of applicable accounting and/or auditing experience with an accounting firm, financial institution or industry required.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve accounting related issues and problems.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems from data entry through output analysis and financial report generation.
• Able to proficiently operate PC-based software programs and/or automated database systems (primarily Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and tools).
• Ability to independently prioritize workload to ensure that deadlines and schedules are satisfied and to work accurately and effectively in a self-motivated environment.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report large volumes of financial data with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Professional and Personal Characteristics:

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Outstanding financial acumen.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented. Highest level of personal integrity to inspire confidence, respect, and trust.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization.
• Passionate and committed to personal and professional development as well as that of colleagues.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified public accountant.
• 3- 5 years minimum of accounting experience with property management experience preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills, and computer competency.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Possess strong customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and develop strategic plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to be based in Birmingham, AL working 100% in-office Monday-Friday during posted office hours.

This position offers some flexibility to work from home; however, this role is 100% in-office Monday-Friday 40 hours per week during posted office hours.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

This is not employement agreement.

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.