Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a friendly and organized individual who is interested in joining an innovative, growing company!   We are an Affordable Housing Management Company with a portfolio of over fifty properties throughout Missouri.  The Accounting Specialist is a key member of the Property Accounting Department. This is a full-time position providing full benefits and PTO.

• Primary Responsibilities:




• Accounts Payable




• Timely processing of vendor payables


• Vendor management (W-9, COI)




• Cash Management




• Bank Reconciliations (operating, security deposit, and reserve accounts)


• Manage and track balances in replacement reserves, including submittal and tracking of funds requests




• Financial Reporting




• Monthly close ensuring complete and accurate reports


• Ensure financial reports are presented in a professional manner




• Budgeting




• Participate in and provide support in annual budget preparation


• Ensure budget is accurately loaded into accounting system (Yardi)




• Other




• In conjunction with accounting manager, prepare accounting related training material for property management staff


• Participate in regular training for property management staff


• Timely process security deposit refunds to residents


• Ensure security deposit funds are deposited into correct bank account


• Validate security deposit liability matches security deposit cash account balance


• Other general office duties (answering phone, processing mail, etc.)

• Desired Skills and Experience




• MS Office, Excel, and Word


• Degreed, or 2-3 years of relevant experience 


• Yardi experience a plus but not required


• Ability to communicate both written and verbal in a professional manner


• Analytical skills


• Financial acumen