Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview:

Provide accurate financial information to owners, partners, lenders, and all other interested parties in a timely manner. Investigate and respond to questions and concerns raised by owners and management. Provide support for the year-end auditors, assigned communities, direct reports and staff accounts. Ability and willingness to lead and educate team members, colleagues and leaders in accounting best practices to include financial education and being an expert with the Property Management software.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business need.

• Review monthly general ledgers for assigned partnership portfolio, both on cash and accrual basis, reconcile to subsidiary ledgers, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments to insure accurate financial results.
• Review financial reporting (monthly, quarterly and annually), distribute to interested parties in a timely manner, and respond to inquiries that are generated. 
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, work with auditors during fieldwork, and review as well as record the necessary adjustments. 
• Prepare cashflow calculations based on year-end results, determine priority of cash distributions in accordance with agreements and distribute accordingly. 
• Provide financial information in connection with partnership budget preparation, enter final budget information into accounting software and update as required. 
• Review weekly payable reports for accuracy and monitor payment selections based on cash availability. 
• Inform Management of cash shortfalls 
• Update & reconcile management fees 
• Conduct monthly education series for MBM to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor real estate tax assessments and bills 
• Reconcile master bank accounts 
• Oversee Replacement Reserve process 
• Other projects as determined by Accounting Manager 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Reserve Coordinators 
• Vendor Processing 
• Lead special department projects as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Yardi 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline driven environment 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision 
• Ability to investigate and resolve problems and to assist others when necessary 
• Analytical and detail-oriented 
• Ability to read and interpret partnership and loan agreements 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 4 years related experience 

Working Environment:

• Fast-paced, deadline driven environment 
• High volume 
• Team player with a good work ethic 
• Overtime as needed 

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers/printers, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets 
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. Our offices are equipped with electronic desks for standing or sitting.

McCormack Baron is an equal-opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit.