Staff Accountant

American Homes 4 Rent•Calabasas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant II, Development Accounting is responsible for general accounting functions related to the monthly accounting cycle, which may include various expense accounts, revenue and accounts receivable, fixed assets, liabilities and accruals or other general accounting topics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Understanding of ledger accounts and sound technical knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Business Suite and strong Excel skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of professional accounting experience preferred.
Prior experience in the real estate industry will be preferred.
Familiarity with accounting software or sub-ledger is preferred.
Experience with JD Edwards, Yardi Voyager, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the accurate closure of the monthly fiscal period by preparing monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
Ensure all assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, with supporting documentation for all balances.
Prepare monthly reports and supporting schedules for joint venture reporting.
Guarantee consistent achievement of all processing and reporting deadlines, alerting management of any potential obstacles or issues.
Oversee quarterly and year-end processing to ensure department deadlines and initiatives are met.
Support business unit management with financial information requests.
Assist with annual internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and crosschecking financial statements and footnotes.