Accountant

  • Ruston
  • Bgc Advantage
Job Summary:

The Accountant II plays a critical role in performing a variety of accounting and audit functions related to commercial real estate properties and provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. They will have daily interaction with property owners, property managers, vendors and other management associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

● Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

● Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

● Secures financial information by completing data base backups.

● Review invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with submitting unit determining accounts involved.

● Assist in the preparation of month-end/year end closing of financial books, facility and corporate financial reports. Review reports for accuracy and resolve problems.

● Develop and maintain internal spreadsheets to help to reconcile ledgers and supporting records

● Assist in the preparation of data input for developing financial statements and management information reports, including monthly accounting journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general ledger account analyses and monthly financial statement.

● Prepare financial statement and financial statement packages for lenders and syndicators.

● Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

● Assist management with special projects and other tasks as assigned.

● Develop processes for improved efficiency.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Strong financial and analytical skills

● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

● Understanding of property management operations in relation to financial accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.

● Ability to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively

● Productive, self-motivated attitude, demonstrates initiative and suggests process improvements

● Working knowledge of Form 5500 and 401k preferred

● Knowledge of the Service Contract Agreement and FLSA preferred

● Demonstrates commitment to the mission, philosophy, and vision of BGC Advantage and community development work.

Education and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

● 2-5 Years’ experience as an accountant. Experience in multi-family real estate management accounting preferred

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook and QuickBooks skills required

● CPA is a plus

● Experience with Intercompany or Multi-Company or Corporate Accounting

● Experience in Multi-family real estate operational systems a plus to include Yardi, Real Page(One Site) or other multi-family operational systems. Experience with general ledger systems.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

● Continuous sitting per shift.

● Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment per shift with scheduled breaks.

● Frequent periods of walking and/or standing

● Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

● Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday



Ability to Commute:
* Ruston, LA 71270 (Required)


Work Location: In person

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