Staff Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Analyze the Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts for accuracy, identify, and explain any variances or unexplained items
• Complete all general ledger accounting such as accruing for property taxes, insurance, escrow disbursements, prepayments, amortization, depreciation, as well as other property expenses
• Distribute weekly cash sheet reports to management for monitoring cash position
• Review periodic reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correct errors prior to close of accounting period
• Review and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure they have been well coded and recorded. Resolve and/or report discrepancies
• Assist Accounting Associates with properties as needed
• Help and provide guidance to Property Management by answering questions regarding monthly Financial Statements and other related matters
• Assist with operating cash accounts for assigned properties, including recording bank fees and bank reconciliation
• Responsible for month-end close accounting. Perform reclass and accruals requested by the Property Manager after careful review
• Assist with preparation of group consolidation and reporting

• Participate in the external audit process, including preparation of schedules for annual audit
• Identify and improve systems, processes and efficiencies
• Responsible for administering accounting procedures and monitoring internal controls
• Utilize accounting IT systems such as Yardi
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Accounting: 5 Years
• Yardi Property Management Software experience preferred
• MS Office – Proficiency in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task
• Be conscientious about achieving deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Team player with a positive attitude, high ethical and moral standards
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

EOE/DFWP  Elandis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.