Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will perform daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Maintains and reconciles the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Posts vendor invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Bills customers for monthly rent and applies payment; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts;
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

• Receives general supervision from the Accounting Manager.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Associated degree in Accounting required.
• Real estate accounting experience preferred.
• At least three years of related work experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.