Staff/Senior Accountant

Job Description

POSITION: Staff/Senior Accountant

LOCATION: Coconut Grove, Florida

DEPARTMENT: Finance/Accounting

To support the Company in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department. You will be responsible for entering data, preparing financial statements, and being part of a dynamic & growing company.

• Perform review of invoices payable to ensure proper account & entity coding prior to approval and issuing of checks.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations for each fund / entity.
• Maintain journals and ledgers for each fund / entity – ensure the accuracy of all general ledger information.
• Assist with loan accounting functions on construction loans – interpreting loan agreements & servicing documents, billing, and collections.
• Maintain the Company’s Fixed Asset schedule and related accounting.
• Prepare monthly GL account reconciliations and research differences.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting by creating and/or maintaining pertinent schedules and aide in the closing and reporting process.
• General ledger analysis and research various accounting issues.
• Assisting with budget preparation.
• Special accounting projects as necessary.
• Facilitate audit fieldwork assistance for external and internal auditors.

This position has minimal supervisory responsibilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work at times independently, organized, and professionally. Adaptable and flexible work schedule. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, subordinates and external parties.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or advanced studies in business or finance with emphasis in accounting, is required for an accredited institution.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a REIT or financial services industry with emphasis on fund or loan accounting. Similar audit experience is acceptable.
• Prior experience with fund or loan accounting software or Yardi is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.