Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant Assistant

As one of the region's leading commercial real estate firms, our client has been experiencing unprecedented growth and they are looking to add to their team.

This mid-sized company delivers to their clients in way that exceeds expectations.

This nationwide developer offers a vibrant work culture where they carefully select their team members based on skills, integrity and a passion for their business.

Exceptional company culture that fosters innovation and empowers all team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools vital to achieving a successful and meaningful career.

This client offers Industry-leading compensation and benefits packages including premiere medical plan options, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance.

Job Responsibilities :

• Support Accounting department management in all aspects of accounting.
• Responsible for full-cycle accounting
• Responsible for A / R and A / P functions for portfolio of properties, including :
• Set up and maintenance of new leases in accounting software.
• Invoice tenants for monthly and recoverable charges;
• Prepare periodic tenant reconciliations and A / R aging reports;
• Enter tenant receipts into accounting system and assist with collections;
• Review and ensure payables have accurate GL codes and proper approvals;
• Work with vendors to resolve issues and apply discounts;
• Generate weekly check runs;
• Review periodic reports to keep track of outstanding amounts due to vendors.
• Prepare and enter journal entries for month-end close including accruals, depreciation, amortization, capitalization and true-up entries.
• Analyze variances, review ledger details and record adjusted entries on assigned accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, fixed asset reconciliations, etc.
• Assist in year-end audits / reviews and tax preparation work.
• Prepare and analyze annual and long-term forecasts and budgets.

Skills Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Prior experience with real estate preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience with an accounting ERP preferred, but not required.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills as candidate will be required to interface with internal and external stakeholders (property managers, construction personnel, vendors, tenants, etc.).
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong work ethic.
13 days ago