Accountant
Accountant
A real estate development and management company operating multiple low-income housing tax credit projects and other workforce housing complexes is looking for an ambitious person to provide comprehensive accounting support to our company. You will be part of a team working to maintain order and transparency for multiple entities' finances.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, be well-versed in accounting principles, be detail-oriented, and multi-task efficiently.
The goal is to provide overall efficient accounting operations and keep the company fully aware of the financial condition of the multiple entities it manages and develops.
Responsibilities
" Enter deposits, update, analyze and assist in managing accounts receivable
" Enter invoices, write checks, update, analyze and assist in managing accounts payable.
" Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
" Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
" Assist in the preparations of monthly financial reports according to legal and funding agencies' accounting and financial guidelines
" Assist in tracking investments
" Process payroll and prepare payroll tax reports
" Update financial data in databases to ensure that information is accurate and immediately available when needed
" Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
" Manage property management and online payment software, troubleshoot problems with software, research updates made to software, adding new units to management software as they come onboard
" Assist in preparing yearly budgets and analyzing expenses to keep on track of budget
" Be responsible for tracking year end audits and tax returns; includes providing accurate data and support to company's outside accountants
" Prepare audit support and interact with independent auditors
Requirements:
" Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. Quickbooks, Quicken). Previous experience with company's Management Software (ResMan) is preferred. However, experience with other Property Management software a plus.
" Good with numbers and figures and analytical acumen
" 2-3 years accounting experience preferred. BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is a plus, but not required