Senior Corporate Accountant

Fairfield Property Management

4d•Remote

About The Position

Fairfield Property Management is looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join the team! The Sr. Corporate Accountant is generally responsible for closing the books and records for multiple properties and all ancillary accounting related to these assets. This employee must be discreet, organized, trustworthy, reliable, punctual, detail oriented and personable. The following attributes are desirable for job success: accounting experience, good time management skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to multitask, excellent phone etiquette, organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure, possess self-motivation and direction, ability to work with little guidance. In the senior role, you will also be expected to train and mentor junior accounting staff when necessary. This position is remote eligible in the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Virginia

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Minimum of 3-5 years related experience required in General Ledger Accounting and report preparation and analysis.
An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to work with high volumes of data under strict deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with excellent telephone etiquette.
Ability to work in a professional, courteous, cooperative, tactful, and patient manner with residents, FPM employees, vendors, suppliers, and members of the public.
Self-motivated to work independently with little guidance.
Team player willing to take on new assignments.
Excellent time management skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize and flexibility to adjust work priorities as necessary.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and retention skills required.
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed; accurate typing skills; ability to proof and correct work before finalized.
Ability to maintain reliable transportation, a current and valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Property management accounting including HUD, real estate partnership investment, and multi-entity experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and sending of monthly financial statements.
Calculate and post journal entries as directed by Assistant Controller, such as deposits, monthly accruals, auditor adjustments, and receivables/payables.
Prepare general ledger reconciliations monthly.
Prepare bank reconciliations as assigned.
Month-end close to include running and saving reports.
Prepare replacement reserve requests.
Assist with audit and other external inquiries as assigned by Assistant Controller, including running reports and answering questions as needed. Assist with filing and sending of year end audit correspondence.
Assist with tax return verification, filing, approving, and K-1 distribution.
Assist with annual preparation of budgets.
Coordinate ownership changes and update records.
Annual LAT5 reporting.
Annual state unclaimed property reporting.
Special or adhoc accounting requests as assigned.