Staff Accountant

McCormack Baron Companies•St. Louis, MO

52d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, one year role created to support the team during a defined business need. The position is fully integrated into the accounting team and includes full-time hours and benefits. Extension or future opportunities may be considered based on business needs and performance. The Staff Accountant will provide accurate financial information to owners, partners, lenders, and all other interested parties in a timely manner. Investigate and respond to questions and concerns raised by owners and management. Provide support for the year-end auditors.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or 4 years of bookkeeping or related experience
Experience in Microsoft Office, Windows, Outlook, Sage, Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
Motivated and well-organized with attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
Ability to investigate and resolve problems in a timely manner
Possess strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to read and interpret partnership and loan agreements
Ability to work additional hours as needed

Responsibilities

Review monthly general ledgers for assigned partnership portfolio, both on cash and accrual basis, reconcile to subsidiary ledgers, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments to ensure accurate financial results.
Prepare financial reporting (monthly, quarterly and annually), distribute to interested parties in a timely manner, and respond to inquiries that are generated.
Prepare and review audit workpapers, work with auditors during fieldwork, and review as well as record the necessary adjustments.
Prepare cashflow calculations based on year-end results, determine priority of cash distributions in accordance with agreements and distribute accordingly.
Update and maintain computerized fixed assets software and process depreciation.
Provide financial information in connection with partnership budget preparation, enter final budget information into accounting software and update as required.
Reconcile and record monthly bank statements and trustee activity.
Review weekly payable reports for accuracy and monitor payment selections based on cash availability.
Inform Management of cash shortfalls
Reconcile monthly MBM Master account and Intercompany accounts
Update & reconcile management fees
Monitor real estate tax assessments and bills
Other projects as determined by Accounting Manager