Senior Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is a key team member who focuses on daily accounting, financial reporting, asset analytics and safeguarding investor’s assets. In addition, this role will support the leadership team with the identification, development and implementation of processes that will help support the growth of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly Property/Corporate Financials
  • Perform financial statement reviews and oversee preparation of reconciliation of all key accounts
  • Work with Regional Property Mangers to ensure the identification of all month end accruals
  • Calculate, record and review all property and corporate accounting journals
  • Perform monthly variance analysis to ensure accurate financials
  • Provide/review monthly reporting package to senior management, investors and key stakeholders

• Monthly Operational Accounting
  • Ensure property cash is accurately tracked and recorded
  • Review and ensure accurate reporting of monthly revenue and expenses
  • Calculate and monitor key accruals for property taxes, insurance and other expenses
  • Partner with asset and property managers to provide financial support and knowledge to ensure effective and efficient asset performance
• Other
  • Participate in the identification, development and implementation of process improvements that streamline daily accounting functions and property operations
  • Assist with preparation of requested schedules for annual audits and tax compliance reporting
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested to support company operations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4-6 years of real estate or full financial accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Real Page or other property management software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication and customer service skills

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Productivity

• Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals: completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Integrity - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Analytical/Reasoning - Synthesizes basic and varied information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data and make recommendations.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Job Skills

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge - Exhibits competency in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Teamwork

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Collaborative Leadership - Builds relationships; handles conflict in a constructive manner; works with employees to resolve issues.
• Achievement-Oriented Leadership - Identifies challenges and addresses them directly; sets an example