Senior Client Accountant
About The Position
Responsible for all phases of accounting using established accounting principles, including financial reporting for clients, projects, or business units, analysis, assistance with budgeting, and general ledger maintenance. The role uses sound technical skills and judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team. The Senior Client Accountant performs full-cycle accounting, prepares and reviews financial reporting packages, supports cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and fixed-asset records, and researches and communicates complex accounting issues. The role manages a high-volume workload for multiple clients, collaborates with clients and property management, follows company financial policies and procedures, and supports internal and external audits. It also provides coaching to Accountants and may lead team meetings, onboarding for new assignments, or projects. A college degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred. The position requires one to three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software is preferred, along with strong Microsoft Office proficiency. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time. Compensation is $76,500 to $90,000.
Requirements
- One to three years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including occasional crouching and lifting, frequent fingering and grasping, and frequent hearing.
- Ability to have close visual acuity for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
- May be required to travel up to 5% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software.
Responsibilities
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including analysis of accounts and accounting transactions.
- Prepare and assist with cash management, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Prioritize and organize a high-volume workload for multiple clients while maintaining productivity standards.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages accurately and on time in accordance with internal controls and client requirements.
- Research, analyze, communicate, and appropriately escalate complex accounting issues.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
- Apply appropriate procedures for preparing accounting records, researching transactions, and reporting.
- Follow company financial policies and procedures, and bring inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to management’s attention.
- Prepare and review fixed-asset ledgers to ensure assets are properly capitalized and depreciated according to owner requirements.
- Calculate and record straight-line rent based on client preferences.
- Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and information.
- Coach Accountants as required by management.
- Lead team meetings, assist with onboarding new assignments, or take a lead role on projects.
- Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
