Senior Financial Accountant

Uniland Development Corp•Town of Amherst, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the company's financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing sales tax, overseeing financial records for real estate entities, preparing financial statements, and participating in the budgeting process. This position will assist in overseeing the entire financial accounting cycle, including recording transactions, applying accounting principles, analyzing financial data, and maintaining accurate records. They will prepare the consolidated financial statements for a comprehensive quarterly report and conduct analytical reviews to identify trends and provide strategic insights for informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
Four years minimum accounting and finance or related experience is required.
Proven experience in preparing and analysing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
Experience with project-based accounting, particularly in tracking costs and revenues related to real estate projects.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and experience in preparing for and supporting audits.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal tax regulations affecting real estate.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other popular computer programs is expected.
Understanding of internal control frameworks and practices to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial records.
Proficiency in using real estate accounting software Yardi preferred and Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting required.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial documents and reports.
Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners.
Ability to analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to provide meaningful insights with a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Capacity to make informed decisions based on accurate financial analysis and data interpretation.
Ability to provide excellent service to internal stakeholders and external clients, addressing their financial inquiries and needs effectively.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred but not required.
Experience in the real estate development or property management industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and/or performs activities related to the preparation, distribution and filing of Sales Tax, and other Governmental filing requirements for various Uniland entities.
Reconciles multiple companies on a monthly or quarterly basis including the creation of journal entries as needed.
Analyses financial results for multiple companies, comparing to the prior year and current year budgets, explaining any significant deviations.
Prepares, coordinates, and/or reviews the preparation of individual company’s financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Monitors the close of the general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure all transactions have been posted before the end of the last business day.
Prepares Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statement and associated analytical reviews.
Conducts financial analysis to interpret financial data and identifies trends or areas needing improvement.
Prepares detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing financial performance and key metrics.
Participates in the annual budgeting process by analysing past and current financial data.
Calculates and reports on department metrics, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of periodic reports and analyses.
Prepares, processes, and distributes periodic reports and analysis.
Maintains Fixed Assets program for multiple Uniland companies, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of asset values.
Maintains effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Performs ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management.
Serves as a backup for other accounting roles during staff absences or peak workload periods.
Provides occasional training or presentations on financial systems and processes to other departments or new hires.
Supports special projects and initiatives as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.