Accountant

Allied Residential, Inc. • Renton, WA

26d

About The Position

We're seeking a detail-driven and highly organized Accountant to manage financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely reporting for assigned properties. In this role, you'll prepare journal entries, reconcile bank accounts, review financial statements, and support site teams with accounting processes. Your expertise will help maintain financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the portfolio, while building strong relationships with both site and corporate teams.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or business administration and 1 year of related experience, or 3 years' experience as a full-charge bookkeeper or accountant.
• Knowledge of accrual and cash basis accounting principles.
• Proficiency in reconciling bank and general ledger accounts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with remote work platforms, VPNs, and online security best practices.
• Ability to operate a 10-key by touch.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Industry-specific software experience, such as Yardi or RealPage, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for income and expenses into the accounting system.
• Make adjusting and reclassification entries as requested for assigned properties.
• Audit site reports and correct accounts receivable records as needed.
• Train site managers on accounts receivable and other accounting procedures.
• Maintain positive cash balances for assigned projects by ensuring timely posting of receipts and disbursements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and mortgage escrow accounts to maintain accurate general ledger balances.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and submit them to the Controller on schedule.
• Enter payroll expenses into the general ledger and calculate management fees for billing.
• Gather and organize year-end audit documentation for assigned properties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with site managers, portfolio managers, and accounting staff.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings and training sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 152 hours (19 days) PTO annually, plus carry-over up to 120 hours and longevity PTO at 5 and 9 years
• 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits-including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability-effective the 1st of the month after 60 days (Kaiser Permanente, Guardian, Mutual of Omaha)
• HSA and FSA through Lively
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match (25% of contributions up to 4% of eligible pay)
• Continuous professional development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees