Accounting Specialist
About The Position
Perform a variety of accounting duties to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. The role also supports Property Management staff with tasks related to accounting software. This is a primarily remote position based in Vancouver, Washington, with possible quarterly in-person trainings or events. Employees must live within two hours of Portland, Oregon. Travel is negligible, and the work shift is day shift. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to work courteously and collaboratively with colleagues, residents, and other contacts, and may be asked to perform additional duties as needed.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices.
- Mathematical and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of relevant computer programs, including Microsoft Office, accounting software, and property management software.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly email (desktop and web-based), Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret emails, financial documents, instructional documents, rental agreements, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
- Must live within two hours of Portland, Oregon.
- Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in accounting or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience in a similar setting.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile multiple bank accounts.
- Analyze tenant ledgers.
- Review cash receipts for accuracy.
- Report violations of internal control policies.
- Update property budget templates and upload annual budgets into accounting software.
- Review monthly rent charges.
- Make weekly bank deposits for funds received in the Home Office General Ledger account.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Prepare monthly journal entries.
- Prepare monthly financial statements.
- Assist Property Management staff with accounting questions.
- Assist with audits.
- Perform additional duties or job functions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
