Accounting Specialist

Remote position - Primarily Remote with possible quarterly in-person trainings/events. Must live within 2 hours of Portland, OR.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Perform a variety of accounting duties to ensure accurate and timely financial statements based on generally accepted accounting practices as well as support Property Management staff through a variety of tasks related to accounting software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bank Reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
• Tenant Ledger Analysis
• Review cash receipts for accuracy
• Report violations of internal control policies
• Update property budget templates and upload annual budgets into accounting software
• Review monthly rent charges
• Weekly bank deposits for funds received in Home Office
• General Ledger account reconciliation
• Monthly Journal Entries
• Monthly Financial Statements
• Assist PM staff with accounting questions
• Assist in audit

Quantum believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.  Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

Quantum employees are expected and required to behave in a courteous and collaborative manner in doing business and dealing with other staff, residents, and all contacts inside and outside the organization. Profanity, derogatory and abusive language will not be tolerated.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Possess a strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices, mathematical, analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer programs; Microsoft Office, accounting software and property management software
•  Good verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in accounting or related field; or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in similar setting.

OFFICE EXPERIENCE:  Proficient in MS Office, particularly email, (both the desktop version and web based), word, and excel; Knowledge accounting procedures, excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task, and prioritize work.  Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, financial documents, instructional documents, rental agreements, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and, on rare occasions, move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $25 - $30