Senior Accountant (Temporary)

A Brief Overview

The Senior Accountant performs various duties to support the accounting function's goal of timeliness and accuracy including review of journal entries, preparation of bank reconciliations, general ledger analysis, budget comparison, and monthly financial reporting. This role ensures proper accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviews financial reporting packages to meet internal and external requirements as applicable. This position is accountable for meeting the deadlines set by the manager, payroll, government, and other reporting authorities. This position may be tasked with training and mentoring other accountants during the implementation of new initiatives and of global communication of processes and procedures affecting the department.

What You Will Do

• Performs the accurate and timely review and completion of the annual financial statement audits:
• Collaborates with Director/Manager in the preparation of year-end financial statements and accompanying notes to financial statements. Updates the financial statement notes for all relevant disclosures including new disclosures required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares accurate and timely Prepared by Client (PBC) work papers required by the auditors.
• Responds to questions from the auditors during both interim and year-end sessions. Ensures that all questions and review comments are cleared on a timely basis.
• Prepares/Reviews general ledger analysis and entries, as required.
• Completes and provides the accurate and timely review of the periodic financial reporting packages sent to the military branches of a portfolio of military housing PPP properties.
• Prepares the monthly/quarterly financial statements.
• Reviews and approves Accountant and/or Accounting Clerk duties for timeliness and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for the monthly closing of a portfolio of military housing properties, including general ledger account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations.
• Assists Property Management in the implementation of the new systems and processes.
• Assists Property Management with accounting matters during close and reporting.
• Comprehends and interprets legal documents related to the portfolio of properties.
• With direction from the Director/Manager, assists in research and accounting for complex transactions related to the military housing PPP properties:
• Debt and equity, including military ownership
• Conveyance of assets by the military
• Repair and replacement funds owned by the military
• Demolition, construction, capitalized interest, and rehabilitation work
• Recapitalization projects
• Lease-up and operating phases of the properties’ life cycle
• Cash waterfalls and coordination with the Lockbox Agent and Asset Management
• Adherence to Restricted Use requirements for cash and other assets
• Works with the others in the organization to achieve consistency in accounting, reporting, system, and process implementation.
• Responds to requests from other departments as needed (asset management, corporate accounting, Tax, Finance, etc.).
• Performs additional analysis and communicates findings to assist leaders in making informed business decisions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting Required
• CPA or CPA eligible Preferred
• 4-6 years Experience required for the Senior Accountant. Required and
• Prior experience managing others Preferred and
• Experience with Yardi, JD Edwards- Enterprise One and/or other large ERP systems Required and
• Prior experience in the Real Estate/Finance industry. Preferred
• General knowledge of chart of accounts, general ledger, trial balance, financial statement preparation, GAAP and internal control policies and procedures are required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team to meet team goals in addition to individual responsibilities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and has experience working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
  
  

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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You must be able to pass a drug, background screen, and motor vehicle record check (if one is required per the position).

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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