Jr. Staff Accountant

MC Residential Brand•Sandy, UT

About The Position

Summary: d Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Organized and prioritize daily tasks to ensure the appropriate level of urgency applies to all tasks, must be able to multitask Collaborative with other departments to address and resolve issues in a timely manner Contributes to the team environment in an effort to accomplish the results needed Professional email and telephone skills. Must be able to return emails and calls within a timely manner Able to complete various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary. Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases. Audits invoices, researches discrepancies, and approves for payment. Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills. Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items. Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy. Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers. Extracts general ledger information. Compiles cost reports and revenue and balance sheets. Reconciles bank statements. Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date. Reconciles report discrepancies and problems. Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures. Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections. Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services. All other duties assigned Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Physical Requirements: Analytical - Collects and researches data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance at work is an essential function for the employee to complete daily tasks at the property site as well as interaction with prospective clients, vendors, residents, and employees on a daily basis. Physical Demands Employee is regularly required to sit; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and hear; Employee is occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus; Work Environment Qualification Employee is indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have the ability to work a consistent schedule. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Years of Experience Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel
Knowledge in Yardi Voyager
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Navigation Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
Spreadsheets Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs
Software Using computer software applications, e.g., Microsoft Office, to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save.

Nice To Haves

Property Management Software: CRM; LMS

Responsibilities

Organized and prioritize daily tasks to ensure the appropriate level of urgency applies to all tasks, must be able to multitask
Collaborative with other departments to address and resolve issues in a timely manner
Contributes to the team environment in an effort to accomplish the results needed
Professional email and telephone skills. Must be able to return emails and calls within a timely manner
Able to complete various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary
Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases
Audits invoices, researches discrepancies, and approves for payment
Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills
Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items
Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy
Reconciles general ledger accounts with various registers
Extracts general ledger information
Compiles cost reports and revenue and balance sheets
Reconciles bank statements
Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date
Reconciles report discrepancies and problems
Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures
Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections
Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services
All other duties assigned