Corporate Accountant (Foster City)

MidPen Housing•Foster City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires corporate, property and financial accounting skills and the ability to reconcile and consolidate multiple entity records. The Corporate Accountant is responsible for the financial reporting of two corporate entities: MidPen Property Management Corporation and MidPen Resident Services Corporation in compliance with US GAAP and MidPen Policy and Procedures. This person will also ensure MidPen Housing and its affiliates have strong financial controls and accurate accounting information. The Corporate Accountant monitors the financial performance of corporate entities and informs appropriate parties of critical issues as soon as possible. The Corporate Accountant reports to the Corporate Assistant Accounting Manager and will work closely with Accounting, Property Management, Asset Management, Services, Information Technology, Auditors, Investors, Partners, banking relations and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
Must possess a strong understanding of GAAP principles
Three years of experience in accounting and financial analysis or equivalent.
Experience in the field of real estate or with a partnership firm is a plus
Inter-company and consolidation experience is preferred
Proficiency in Excel and experience working with large data sets are a plus
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Possesses a high degree of accuracy, organization and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, use good business judgment and manage multiple tasks
Ability to understand and concisely explain financial concepts
Work well with others within a diversified community
Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial information as well as accurately compiling and reporting this information for MidPen Property Management and MidPen Resident Services Corporations
Prepare account reconciliation, analysis and journal entries and perform on-going analytical review in support of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process
Maintain and understand documentation related to various inter-entity billings to calculate, invoice and record earned fee revenue and receivables.
Work closely with MidPen staff to account for restricted funds and expense activities in a timely manner
Perform allocation of expenses to other entities and request reimbursement from those entities on a timely basis
Prepare monthly and special management reports as requested
Maintain, establish and improve documentation relating to internal accounting controls
Prepare annual audit schedules and interact with auditors to complete the audit, and tax returns
Monitor adherence to audit requirements and ensure full compliance in accordance with regulatory agencies
Serve as a financial resource, answer questions and provide ad-hoc financial support as requested
Develop recommendations for effective and efficient business processes and participate in cross-functional projects
Actively participate in meetings to communicate and share accounting, internal controls and analysis information
Provide back-up support to other accountants as needed