Bank Reconciliation Accountant

MAA • Memphis, TN

240d

About The Position

The Bank Reconciliation Accountant reports to the Director of Property Accounting and ensures the accuracy of all records of receipts and disbursements of MAA. This includes preparing various reconciliation reports, assisting others with inquiries and solving problems, monitoring cash activity from the revenue system to the banking system, and related duties. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA's Core Values. Those values include: Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual, Communicating openly and with integrity, Embracing opportunities, Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least two years of professional level accounting required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office application software, particularly Excel and a basic knowledge of Access required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with high volume bank reconciliation
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Yardi Systems

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation reports for 300+ apartment properties and other entities with activity in 130 bank accounts for cash receipts, disbursements, and security deposits.
• Assists property personnel and general ledger accountants with inquiries regarding deposit corrections and bank adjustments to determine the corrective action.
• Maintains property and general ledger contact information in the banking system.
• Processes and distributes bank recons and cash activity reports to the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Corporate Accounting Departments.
• Completes daily processes to record the returned checks into the revenue system.
• Assists internal and external auditors with documentation requests.
• Identifies, evaluates, and develops resolutions for reconciling items within the banking system (may include journal entry compilation as well as consultation with other departments).
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree