Staff Accountant

Havenpark Communities•Orem, UT

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About The Position

Havenpark Communities was founded on the mission of creating caring communities for both our residents and employees. Havenpark has a portfolio of 80+ communities and more than 25,000 homesites across the U.S. We are experiencing intentional, rapid growth by continuously acquiring communities. At Havenpark Communities, our mission is to make caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. We acquire, improve, and operate manufactured home communities. You may be asking yourself - what makes us different? It is our culture. Our unique culture is fun, rewarding, and inclusive of all. Our five core values guide our everyday behavior: Respect, Grit, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Boldness. As a Staff Accountant, you will assist in bank reconciliations, assist with preparing and distributing monthly financial reports, prepare monthly journal entries, manage month-end processes, review and analyze general ledger accounts, review and process resident security deposit refunds, review and approve company expense reports, assist with annual budget preparation, assist with the annual financial audit, and take on various tasks and projects as assigned. The time allocations mentioned below may vary depending on the companyâs needs.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Familiar with accounting terminology and reconciling accounts
Strict attention to detail and quality
Excellent Excel skills
Exceptional analytical skills
Ability to be organized and detail-oriented and to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who can identify a need, investigate a solution, and build a plan to address that need
Strong ability to listen and communicate effectively through verbal and written forms with both internal employees and external customers
Goal-oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize
The ability to use strong judgment and problem-solving skills when making decisions
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of employees to achieve shared goals

Responsibilities

Maintain Financial Records (~25% of time)
Prepare/review monthly community and fund financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) and ensure they comply with GAAP
Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports
Maintain weekly/monthly financial reports and review for accuracy and completeness
Assist with the annual external audit
Review the AP aging and ensure vendors are paid on-time
Maintain the general ledger and review account details on a regular basis
Maintain a working knowledge of community mortgage/escrow/reserve agreements, Management Agreements and real estate tax and property insurance assessments to facilitate timely and accurate processing
Assist with investor capital accounts
Assist with Month-End Close (~40% of time)
Assist with bank reconciliations as directed
Prepare monthly journal entries to record revenue, payroll, property management fees, and other accrued expenses
Review accounts payable and expenditures for proper expense classification
Review and approve company expense reports
Reconcile prepaid rent, property debt, security deposit refunds or liability, and accounts receivable for each property
Record monthly debt service
Reconcile restricted cash to lender statements
Record borrower payments on note receivables
Record prepaid expenses and amortize over the service period
Roll forward fixed assets and reconcile to the GL
Record capital contributions and distributions
Participate in monthly financial performance reviews with operations teams
Other (~30% of time)
Assist Community Managers and Field Leadership, Cap Ex Team, and Business Ops group with accounting activities, budgets, payment tracking, and general inquiries
Take on projects and other tasks as assigned
Effectively navigate Havenpark systems and processes (Manage America, Divvy, Sage Intacct, etc.)
Team Support and Leadership (~5% of time)
Cultivate and maintain relationships within your team and with key cross-functional departments within the company
Consistently execute Havenparkâs standard operating procedures and policies to achieve full operational excellence
Demonstrate Havenparkâs core values through interactions with coworkers, lenders, and other 3rd parties
Communicate with team members at all levels (i.e., field staff, home office staff, senior management, etc.) regularly to align company priorities and goals