Lead Accountant

Cascade Management•Tigard, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Management, Inc. and its principals began providing property and asset management services in 1974. We continue to manage the majority of properties from our original portfolio, which has grown substantially over time. Through our growth, the commitment to our properties, owners and employees remains fundamental to our values. Cascade Management’s Service Model is the foundation of everything we do and is expected to be upheld every day you come to work. Our Service Model represents the most important behaviors and actions to ensure a stakeholder interaction is positive every time. As an integral part of the Cascade team, all members are expected to carry out our Service Model of Friendly, Helpful, Knowledgeable, Respectful, and Responsive.

Requirements

Strong skills in Microsoft platforms, CSV files, Excel, Microsoft Access.
Comfortable in multiple software platforms (Sage, Resman, AVID, Single Point, Quick Books).
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S) in accounting with four (4) years of practical accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
A Valid Driver’s License and insurance is required.
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as telephones, typewriters, 10 key, photocopier, and fax machine.

Nice To Haves

Data Conversion support between programs and accounting platforms (CSV, Excel, Microsoft Access)

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly GAAP financial reports and prepare budget variance analysis.
Respond professionally to owners, investors, and agency inquiries and requests.
Assist the VP of Finance & Accounting to maintain the integrity and security of financial records by supporting established internal control procedures.
Assist the VP of Finance & Accounting in supporting the ongoing development of SOP’s.
Manage the monthly Treasury activities, including setting up new accounts, ordering deposit books, writing up bank transfers, and reconciling bank accounts.
Assist with quarterly and annual accounting reports to owners, investors, and regulators.
Oversight in calculating or approving management fees.
Assists the VP of Finance & Accounting is various Financial Analysis Reports for Cascade.
Oversite of the monthly mortgage processing.
Assist in calculating Annual Insurance premiums billed to properties.
Assist the VP of Finance & Accounting in the preparation of Cascade Financials.
Assists in the Budget processes for both Properties and Cascade.
Make recommendations to the VP of Finance & Accounting for improvement of department policies, procedures and practices.
Work closely with VP of Finance & Accounting, IT and Resman Conversion Team to provide accounting data to be converted to Resman. Additionally Review data in Resman prior to properties going “live” to ensure accuracy of data.
Work with Portfolio Managers, Accountants, Rent Journalist, and site managers to ensure Resman is functioning properly after conversion and aid as needed.
Participate in weekly meetings to facilitate and support the smooth functioning of the Accounting Department.