JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY:

The Junior Accountant, working under the direction of the Supervising Senior and Assistant Controller, will gain practical accounting experience within the property management industry - analyzing financial information, preparing journal entries, and generating monthly/annual financial reports while applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other governmental policies and procedures.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Reconcile bank and debt service accounts, investigate discrepancies, and record adjusting journal entries
• Review and maintain general ledger activity and post reclassifying and accrual journal entries
• Scan and file documents according to record retention systems
• Prepare and update Excel spreadsheets used as audit support and backup
• Obtain other audit evidence (ie: debt service, real estate, and water & sewer backup)
• Perform analytical reviews of income and expense general ledger accounts
• Analyze financial statement trends and budget variances
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and other financial planning
• Handle special projects and tasks as needed
• Assist with the Properties? year-end audits and liaison with the independent auditors
• Work interdepartmentally to achieve the overall goals of the company
• Liaison with auditors, outside owners, asset managers and government oversight agencies
• Core Competencies:
• Desire to learn accounting within the real estate industry
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Perform a variety of duties with accuracy and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professional demeanor