Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant is responsible for all recurring general ledger (GL) entries, reconciling of multiple bank accounts, set up and maintain various schedules, maintain contracts with regards to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, run reports for and get information requested by the external auditors and keep up to date with changing accounting rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Banking

1. Daily Reconciliation of a significant number of bank accounts
2. Monitor cash balances.
3. Set up transfers between accounts.
4. Investigate and correct any deposits that hit the wrong bank account.

General Ledger

1. Enter, review, and post all reoccurring journal entries including Payroll, Benefits, Credit Card Statements, and various other monthly entries.
2. Enter and post reallocation journal entries for properties.
3. Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and investigate any issues.
4. Track all prepaid expenses.
5. Post month end and year end entries.

Assets

1. Setup and maintain all depreciation schedules.
2. Maintain contract schedules for GASB rules.
3. Review GL to look for invoices over 5K to verify if they meet the depreciation requirements.
4. Maintain WIP account for all special projects or insurance claims.
5. Calculates and books current portions for mortgages.

Other Duties

1. Closes the period at month end.
2. Works with property managers on ledger clean-up and other Yardi issues related to A/P and A/R
3. Helps train new accounting team members.
4. Provides backup support for the accounting team and other departments as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field required.

Experience: Five to ten years' professional experience in accounting. Experience in governmental area preferred. Experience working with schedules and external auditors preferred.

OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good command of both oral and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex financial documents and contracts as it relates to accounting
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively complete job assignments despite changing priorities, strict deadlines, high volume of work and constant interruptions.
• Knowledge of customer service etiquette and interpersonal skills to manage difficult situations, sensitive issues and to work with the general public in responding accurately and appropriately to citizen inquiries.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and credit check.
• Must possess sound accounting knowledge, accounting methods, procedures, terms, and experience in preparing various accounting monthly and year end journal entries, a high degree of attention to detail.
• Fund accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Must be computer literate; possess a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word programs with ability to demonstrate strong keyboarding skills.
• Must be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment. Work includes frequent interruptions, a high volume of work and tight deadlines.

Physical Demands: The incumbent for this position works in office settings. In the office, the work is primarily sedentary it may include being seated at a desk or standing, bending, or kneeling to retrieve files from storage areas. May be required to push or pull an object weighing less than 30 pounds. Individual may walk or climb stairs to enter or exit buildings. Uses vision to read fine print on documents. Uses hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity to operate personal computer.

Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer, 10-key, printer, telephone, shredder, fax, and copy machines.

Expected Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Metro West Housing Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Metro West Housing Solutions conducts background checks in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As part of the hiring process, we may obtain a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. This report may include information such as employment history, education, criminal history, and other relevant background information.

Any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made, where required by law. Applicants will be provided with a separate disclosure and must provide written authorization before any consumer report is obtained.