Junior Accountant

Comstock•Reston, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounts payable/receivable and accounting operations of commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and flexible in their daily assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field preferred
Yardi experience preferred
Strong accounting skills with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP preferred
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite
Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
Must want to continuously learn and develop
Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Accurately code and enter invoices into Yardi accounting system, ensuring correct property allocation and approval workflows as well as GL and job cost coding
Works with Accounts Payable manager and property accounting team to process weekly check runs
Works with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies/disputes and W9/insurance compliance
Works with all departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency of invoice payments
Works with the legal department to ensure proper vendor insurance requirements
Perform daily reconciliation of cash accounts to assess cash requirements, proper clearance of payments, monitor positive pay exceptions, etc.
Maintain accounts payable filing system
Maintain accurate rent rolls and lease data, ensuring consistency across leases, billing, and system records (late fees, pending renewals)
Rent deposit processing
Monitor daily cash receipts to ensure cash is posted daily including recording electronic wires and book transfers
Research and resolve incoming and outgoing cash payment discrepancies or processing issues
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations timely and accurately
Prepare and present variances to management as needed
Support team for other general accounting items and projects as required
Communicate effectively with various employees and management across the company