Junior Staff Accountant

The Junior Staff Accountant's duties will include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature which will require an understanding of both accounting theory and practice. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing daily accounting tasks such as accounts payables, ledger entries, financial reporting, reconciliations, and other duties as assigned.

Ultimately, a successful Junior Staff Accountant should contribute to the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office.

Junior Staff Accountant Duties Include:

• Reporting to the Staff Accountant, duties will be divided approximately as follows: 1/3 devoted to Buffalo market AR/AP duties, 1/3 devoted to Tulsa market AP/AR duties, 1/3 devoted to NYC market AR/AP duties
• Cash Flow:
  • Review/reconcile deposits in bank accounts with charges on ledgers in Yardi and Rent Manager
  • Track and review all expense outflows in Yardi and Rent Manager and report discrepancies
  • Record/verify tenant deposits, refunds, etc. in Yardi and Rent Manager
  • Process and post incoming online deposits or any scanned deposits from properties
  • Journal entries
  • Remote Deposits/Bank Run for incoming checks
  • Vendor set up confirmed and updated insurance received and inputted
  • Reconcile vendor statements-request invoices/credits if needed
  • Record NSF's and applying fees to tenant ledger
  • Upload and process all invoices received by email/postal mail (water, gas, electric, cable, etc.)
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Daily Operations
  • Weekly review and follow up on work orders
  • Weekly review and follow up on renewals
  • Weekly review and follow up on unit turns
  • Assist Legal with reviewing and/or identifying evictions and collection accounts

• Other:
  • Checking/responding to emails in a timely manner
  • Ensure all daily work has been checked for accuracy
  • Informal and formal reporting to upper management and owners as requested
  • Communicating with Property Management and Maintenance Team to gain knowledge of needs per property
  • Site visits are possible (Buffalo and NYC)
  • Audit financial transactions
  • Analyze internal procedures
  • Assist with Month-end and year-end preparations

Junior Staff Accountant Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Junior Staff Accountant
• Working knowledge of Yardi and RentManager preferred
• Experience in the real estate industry required
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment and technology
• Proficiency in MS Office 365
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Associate's degree or higher required; additional education preferred
• At least two years' experience in property management accounting or a related field
• Yardi Voyager reporting experience preferred
• Affordable Housing Regulations for Oklahoma, New York preferred