“At Royal American Companies, we offer more than just jobs; we provide fulfilling careers. If you're ready to join our dynamic team that values your growth and contributions, apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future with us.”Job Summary:The primary function of the General Ledger Staff Accountant is accurate and timely data entry into accounting software. The GL Staff Accountant provides support to company staff, supervisors and managers, ensuring property financial data is accurate and changes are processed in accordance with all policies, procedures and guidelines.Incumbent is expected to have excellent problem solving and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism, and maintain excellent attendance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Build relationships with owners/ asset managers to build trust and achieve asset goalsBuild relationships with auditors/ investors to produce timely, accurate, and consistent financialsBuild relationships with team members to train, advise, and mentor junior staff membersMust be able to meet strict deadlines established by department and management agreementsKnow and understand the differences and application of assets, liabilities, income and expenseReconcile balance sheet accountsMonitor cash accounts daily for deficienciesComplete journal entries for all applicationsProcess and pay property tax, insurance and audit fee invoicesBalance mortgage coupons to the general ledger and the mortgage company- process for paymentOpen and close Bank accountsSet up and monitor recurring entriesMonitor utility and contract expensesCalculate management feesImport budgets and include accounting informationComplete bank reconciliationsComplete analysis of escrow accounts-self funding or from mortgage companyMove funds between accounts as needed or warrantedMake deposits using varying systems to include scanningAttend meetings as directed and other assignments as needed to meet the needs of the department and businessMust have working knowledge of all procedures as they would pertain to training future personnelComplete comprehension of the calculation of surplus cashKnowledge and understanding as well as ability to complete AJE's as well as review/research issues not readily commonUnderstand and know how to set up recurring entries based on information provided in an audit reportAbility to take a new property, set up prior balances from owner trial balance and convert to company chart of accounts, get mortgage information, set up accruals, coordinate bank openings, etc.Fill in as needed in Accounting Manager's absenceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):Strong interpersonal communication skillsProficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Knowledge and familiarity all phases of accountingAbility to process documents and maintain their confidentialitySkilled using a multi-function copier, electric hole punch, fax machine, adding machine, multi-line phone and other office machines required to perform the tasks of the jobAbility to type a minimum of 35 wpm with superior accuracyEducation and Experience:2-year Associates degree or equivalent work experience in accountingReal Page Accounting experience preferredPhysical Demands:Must be able work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours dailyMust be able to read printed materials and computer screenMust be able to effectively and professionally communicate in e-mail, by phone, or in person during the course of the workdayAbility to perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficientlyAbility to use phone systems and office machines#J-18808-Ljbffr