Associate Accountant

Company Description

The Johnson Group is family owned and invests across a broad range of asset classes, with a focus on Real Estate Development (Multifamily, Industrial, Self-Storage), Hospitality, and Auto Finance. In addition, The Johnson Group has investments in Private Equity, Land, Timber, Solar, and local Office and Retail, among other industries.

From commercial real estate to hospitality to auto finance, The Johnson Group’s foundation for business is the same: We build enduring relationships of trust and accountability with our partners, and we are relentless in our pursuit of fulfilling, profitable results. Learn more about the history, Guiding Principles, and companies at www.thejohnsongroup.com.

Johnson Management (JM) is the division within The Johnson Group that provides centralized investment, analysis, cash and treasury management, oversight, and support across the Group. Johnson Management works hand in hand with the owners, board, and management teams to execute on its mandate.

JM is currently searching for a full-time Accounting Associate for the Corporate Office in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A description of the position and requirements are listed below.

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate position is one of two Accounting team members for Johnson Management (JM) a related company of JDA. The Accounting Associate plays a key role and is responsible for a broad set of accounting functions - from journal entries to financial statement preparation and analysis to supporting improvements with our accounting system and processes. The role is also unique in the variety of asset types and industry segments it supports, including private and marketable securities.

Position Responsibilities - Essential Functions

• Partner with the Accounting Manager, and the broader Johnson Management/JDA team in the daily operations of JM's accounting function.
• Take primary responsibility for general ledgers and posting of journal entries for various entities.
• Perform reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Complete bank, investment, and loan reconciliations for Johnson Management entities.
• Assist in ensuring data received from third parties is recorded correctly and accurately.
• Responsible for the timely processing of payments and maintenance of accounts payable aging and ledgers for various entities.
• Create quarterly loan statements.
• Assist in ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Show initiative through streamlining processes and driving efficiencies within the accounting department.
• Strive to exemplify the Company’s Guiding Principles daily.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Problem solving skills are a premium.
• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with minimum supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment. Must be able to self-direct work initiatives and independently complete projects.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with both MRI and Nexus Payables accounting software is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the real estate industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate