Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Apartment Gallery is recruiting for a full-time Staff Accountant at our corporate headquarters in York, PA. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. 2-3 years of experience is preferred.

$25 - $30 / hour, based on experience.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting

· Excellent time management, attention to detail, and verbal communication

· Ability to work with confidential information.

· Skilled in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well other general computer programs.

· Thorough knowledge of general accounting, including application of general accounting theory

· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.

· Experience with accounting software preferred.

· Prior experience with a property management company a plus

Responsibilities :

This position is the back-up to the Senior Accountant. Therefore, this position is cross trained on all duties and responsibilities of the Senior Accountant, including, but not limited to:

· Receive, process, and maintain new vendor packets, certificates of liability and W9 information.

· Administer 1099 Reporting at year end.

· Receive, process, and enter vendor invoices.

· Prepare and process intercompany billings through OneSite accounting software.

· Receive, analyze, track, and enter utility invoices.

· Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

· Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger.

· Address issues that arise with bank transactions

· Maintain and reconcile checkbooks for various entities including deposit entry and intercompany transfers.

· Assist in analysis of in-house escrow accounts.

· Assist with Month-end and Year-end close processes, including posting journal entries on an as needed basis.

· Help prepare state filings including personal property returns, unclaimed property returns and other miscellaneous taxes and licenses.

· Performs basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.

· Supports all functions of the accounting department.

· Assist the Accounting Manager as needed; working on special projects as management requests

· Other duties as assigned.

Expected Results:

• Ensure that invoices are entered by the dates listed in the accounting calendar and paid by the appropriate due date.
• Ensure that Mortgage Statements are paid by the 5th of each month.
• Ensure that payroll and intercompany transfers are completed on a bi-weekly basis.
• Reconcile bank statements at month end, and weekly throughout the month. ****

Essential Physical Qualifications:

· Bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, lifting up to 15 pounds, stretching, squatting, and walking

Non-Essential Physical Qualifications:

· Running and lifting over 15 pounds

Authority:

· Recommend any changes which will expedite or correct problems within the scope of the position to the Accounting Manager

· Implement these changes upon the approval of the Accounting Manager

Relationships:

· Reports to the Accounting Manager

· Internal contacts: managers and associates and all company locations

· External contacts: vendors, bank employees, investors

Company Description

The Apartment Gallery is the property management division of Property Management Enterprises LLC and provides professional management services for over 6,000 apartments and townhomes throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. We strive to maintain the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and loyalty with our residents, our employees and our clients and look forward to having you as part of our team.

The Apartment Gallery is the property management division of Property Management Enterprises LLC and provides professional management services for over 6,000 apartments and townhomes throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. We strive to maintain the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and loyalty with our residents, our employees and our clients and look forward to having you as part of our team.