Staff Accountant

Metro West Housing Solutions • Lakewood, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for all recurring general ledger (GL) entries, reconciling of multiple bank accounts, set up and maintain various schedules, maintain contracts with regards to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, run reports for and get information requested by the external auditors and keep up to date with changing accounting rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field required.
• Five to ten years' professional experience in accounting.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good command of both oral and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex financial documents and contracts as it relates to accounting
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively complete job assignments despite changing priorities, strict deadlines, high volume of work and constant interruptions.
• Knowledge of customer service etiquette and interpersonal skills to manage difficult situations, sensitive issues and to work with the general public in responding accurately and appropriately to citizen inquiries.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and credit check.
• Must possess sound accounting knowledge, accounting methods, procedures, terms, and experience in preparing various accounting monthly and year end journal entries, a high degree of attention to detail.
• Must be computer literate; possess a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word programs with ability to demonstrate strong keyboarding skills.
• Must be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in governmental area preferred.
• Experience working with schedules and external auditors preferred.
• Fund accounting knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily Reconciliation of a significant number of bank accounts
• Monitor cash balances.
• Set up transfers between accounts.
• Investigate and correct any deposits that hit the wrong bank account.
• Enter, review, and post all reoccurring journal entries including Payroll, Benefits, Credit Card Statements, and various other monthly entries.
• Enter and post reallocation journal entries for properties.
• Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and investigate any issues.
• Track all prepaid expenses.
• Post month end and year end entries.
• Setup and maintain all depreciation schedules.
• Maintain contract schedules for GASB rules.
• Review GL to look for invoices over 5K to verify if they meet the depreciation requirements.
• Maintain WIP account for all special projects or insurance claims.
• Calculates and books current portions for mortgages.
• Closes the period at month end.
• Works with property managers on ledger clean-up and other Yardi issues related to A/P and A/R
• Helps train new accounting team members.
• Provides backup support for the accounting team and other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Metro West Housing Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level