Accountant I

SUMMARY

The Accountant I position will work closely with other accountants, internal and external, operations personnel, and handle day-to-day accounting functions. We are looking for an energetic and high-caliber professional who can add value to our department and organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of accounts, coordination, and completion of financial reporting for internal and investor review.
• Analyze and report on financial status including variance analysis, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation, and analysis.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist in managing relationships through emails, telephone calls, and face-to-face meetings.
• Work with other department personnel in maintaining stakeholder relations and ensuring overall satisfaction on an ongoing basis, including engaging in regular communication and follow-up on various corporate transactions.
• Use computer software tools (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Sage Intact) to record all financial transactions and perform other day-to-day commercial property accounting-related functions.
• Contact service providers through, phone calls, email, mailings, fax, and in-person (including in-person delivery of work-related documents).
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any and all other duties and responsibilities as directed and assigned by management.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education or experience required.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of accounting experience in a challenging office environment, is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret financial statements.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and personal career development.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines and job requirements

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit most of the time using office equipment and computers but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs in an office building.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally and in written form in English.
• Ability to deliver documents to third-party contacts via motor transportation.