What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Accountant position at Fairfield Property Management?
Benefits:
The following attributes are desirable for job success: accounting experience, good time management skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to multitask, excellent phone etiquette, organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure, possess self-motivation and direction, ability to work with little guidance. In the senior role, you will also be expected to train and mentor junior accounting staff when necessary.
**This position is remote eligible in the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Virginia**
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The following attributes are desirable for job success: accounting experience, good time management skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to multitask, excellent phone etiquette, organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure, possess self-motivation and direction, ability to work with little guidance. In the senior role, you will also be expected to train and mentor junior accounting staff when necessary.
**This position is remote eligible in the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Virginia**
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with preparation and sending of monthly financial statements.
- Calculate and post journal entries as directed by Assistant Controller, such as deposits, monthly accruals, auditor adjustments, and receivables/payables.
- Prepare general ledger reconciliations monthly.
- Prepare bank reconciliations as assigned.
- Month-end close to include running and saving reports.
- Prepare replacement reserve requests.
- Assist with audit and other external inquiries as assigned by Assistant Controller, including running reports and answering questions as needed. Assist with filing and sending of year end audit correspondence.
- Assist with tax return verification, filing, approving, and K-1 distribution.
- Assist with annual preparation of budgets.
- Coordinate ownership changes and update records.
- Annual LAT5 reporting.
- Annual state unclaimed property reporting.
- Special or adhoc accounting requests as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Minimum of 3-5 years related experience required in General Ledger Accounting and report preparation and analysis.
- Property management accounting including HUD, real estate partnership investment, and multi-entity experience are highly preferred.
- An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
- Ability to work with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with excellent telephone etiquette.
- Ability to work in a professional, courteous, cooperative, tactful, and patient manner with residents, FPM employees, vendors, suppliers, and members of the public.
- Self-motivated to work independently with little guidance.
- Team player willing to take on new assignments.
- Excellent time management skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize and flexibility to adjust work priorities as necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and retention skills required.
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed; accurate typing skills; ability to proof and correct work before finalized.
- Ability to maintain reliable transportation, a current and valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.