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