Accountant

Accountant

Location:  Corporate Office - Greenville, SC

Summary  

Under regular supervision of the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting functions of the apartment properties managed by NHE, Inc. The Accountant also participates in internal operational audits of properties. The Accountant may also take direction from the Vice President of Finance from time to time. 

I.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs systems input to include receipts and payables and journal entries.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Commits funds for properties using established guidelines for priority payment types and vendors and taking into account. operating cash balances and near-term obligations.
• Prints and processes checks for certain properties otherwise accounted for by other Accountants.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and follows up on outstanding uncleared items timely.
• Reconciles restricted and escrow accounts.
• Prepares monthly Excel schedules (insurance, tax, amortization, mortgage).
• Calculates Management Fees.
• Prepares 9250 s for HUD reimbursement and/or Capital reimbursement forms for lender reimbursement.
• Performs month end close for assigned properties by deadline.
• Maintains supporting schedules for capital budgets and expenditures.
• Reviews financial statements for consistency and accuracy.
• Investigates budget vs. actual variances and records any necessary correcting journal entries.
• Prepares monthly financial summary and commentaries including key performance indicators, financial results, explanations for budget variances, review of balance sheet items, capital expenditures, and quarterly operations review information.
• Works with Area and Regional Managers as needed.
• Assists Controller and Operations Management with development of annual budgets and projections.
• Assist Controller with year-end financial audits.
• Participates in due diligence efforts upon request.
• Other duties may be assigned.

II.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accounting Experience required including with Journal Entries, Financial Statements and Budgets
• Auditing experience a plus
• Computer Literacy
• Attention to Detail
• Sound Organizational Skills
• Good Judgment* Communication Skills
• Excellent follow-up skills via email, text, writing and phone
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliable and self-motivated
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Property Management software experience preferred (e.g. Yardi)

III.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

IV.   QUALIFICATIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

V.   EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

VI.   LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING ABILITY/OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Strong analytical skills and numeric reasoning skills required.
• Ability to write financial reports, routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, fees, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

VII.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and while performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly experience wrist motion. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

VIII.   WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works alone. The employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

IX.   POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about the company's policies and procedures as described in the company Employee Handbook.

BENEFITS

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits program.  NHE offers:

• HDHP Health Insurance Plan
• PPO Health Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
  

• Health Savings Account (offered for HDHP plan)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement plan
• 12 Paid Holidays (includes Birthday Holiday)
• Up to 130 hours of PTO

About NHE, Inc.

As a diverse real estate management company, we appreciate the importance that professionalism, caring service and relationships have on providing quality services to residents and property owners alike. We work to provide superior service by capitalizing on our vast experience, dedicated employees and investments in technology, training and certification.

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, NHE is a leader in homeowner association management services, multi-family and apartment management solutions, and consults with owners and operators to determine best practice operations.

EOE