Staff Accountant

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Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the month end close process and to ensure transactions are recorded in the proper period. The position is responsible for debt service related entries as well as assisting the accounting team with REIT accounting responsibilities. The position requires interfacing with various departments in the Company to provide and receive information pertinent to various accounting issues.

Essential Functions:

Financial Objectives

• Work in a manner that meets budgeted costs and constraints of the accounting department.
• Assist in measuring Company’s performance toward achieving its goals. 

Operational/Functional Objectives

• Actively participate in month end close and search for continuous improvement in quality and timeliness of work.
• Prepares monthly waterfall/debt service entries.
• Prepares monthly Reserve reimbursement requests.
• Prepares cash entries daily.
• Prepares and completes bank reconciliations at month end.
• Completes required account reconciliations related to debt and other accounts as needed.
• Assist with processing manual checks, as needed.
• Assist with interim and annual financial audits.
• Maintain and improve reporting as needed to meet management requests.
• Draft and update accounting policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines as requested by management related to debt and other related tasks.
• Conduct special projects and other services at the request of management, which includes financial analysis and accounting research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university, preferably with an accounting major.
• 1 to 3 years related accounting experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in various software packages including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office.
• Property Management experience a strong plus.
• Must be proficient in use of various accounting software. Yardi experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in accounting rules, including prepaids and accrual recognition.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to work independently.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.

Performs duties in a professional manner and in accordance with laws and regulations

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.

• Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.

• Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.

• A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

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