Accountant I

CommonBond • St. Paul, MN

46d • Onsite

About The Position

CommonBond is seeking an experienced accountant to join their accounting team. This person will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close processes, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 0-2 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably within property management or real estate.
• Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures
• Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple entity deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which include people of various ages, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent customer service, organization, and both written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Yardi is preferred.
• Experience in Non-Profit
• Experience with Yardi (ERP system)
• Experience in property management
• Experience in Public Accounting

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations utilizing Yardi automated functionality
• Execute recurring journal entries, manage proper backup documentation, and reconcile all general ledger and corporate accounts
• Process monthly expense uploads with precise account coding
• Prepare and complete quarterly sales and use tax reporting
• Maintain debt schedules and supporting schedules for assets, liabilities and depreciation.
• Assist with cash transfers and coordinate special accounting projects as directed by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level