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A local management company is seeking a Staff Accountant who will be responsible for Core Accounting, Financial Reporting, Affordable Housing Support, and Audit and Budget Assistance.  Work hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare batches of invoices for data entry and take a lead role in bi-monthly check runs for all properties
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and recurring transactions, perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations, and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, maintain accounting schedules and ensure accuracy of financial data, and assist with payroll processing
• Assist in daily non-profit accounting using QuickBooks and reconcile credit card statements as required
• Assist with tracking and reporting requirements for LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting in collaboration with the team
• Help maintain documentation and files for investor and syndicator reviews
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and PBC documentation and support the budgeting process by gathering data and assisting with templates and inputs 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting or finance
• Exposure to property management, real estate, or affordable housing accounting is a plus
• Must have up to 1 year experience in public accounting or 1 to 3 years of experience in an internal accounting role and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience 
• Must exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Must have the ability to explain and interpret fiscal-related policies and general accounting
  
• Experience with Yardi is strongly preferred, or other property management/accounting platforms, as well as, Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Excellent oral and written communication skills is required
• Must have the ability to work under close supervision, accept constructive feedback, make adjustments, work collaboratively, and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Maintain a professional demeanor with co-workers and clients, adhere to internal firm deadlines, and contribute ideas and add value to designated team 
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Staff Accountant position, please submit your resume to lakewood@areatemps.com, call (216) 706-7347, or TEXT “your name & 178512” to (216) 227-3133.