Corporate Accountant

The Corporate Accountant handles all aspects of accounts payable, general ledger, and bank document tracking. This position is responsible for accurate and timely payments to vendors, cost reduction, and accurate recording between related companies.

CHARACTERISTICS/REQUIREMENTS

Confidentiality and organizational skills are key characteristics for the position of Corporate Accountant. Excellent communications skills are essential due to interactions with internal administration, management, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors. A willingness to learn new processes and systems is extremely beneficial. This position requires extraordinary analytical skills, budget management and advanced general ledger and cost accounting experience.

SUPERVISION

Receives immediate supervision from the Chief Financial Officer

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Processing of accounts payable, including invoice entry, check writing, transfers, scanning check stubs / invoices, tracking retainage due to sub-contractors and coding journal entries into the accounting system

2. Reconciliation and coding of business credit card expenses and employee reimbursements

3. Responding to vendor invoices and inquiries

4. Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of company

5. Coordinating utilities and other items from construction to transferring to management company

6. Monitor spending and budgeting on overhead costs

7. Monitoring fixed assets

8. Monthly financial preparation and assistance with year end audits and tax returns.

9. Additional duties as directed by the Chief Financial Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills

2. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required

3. Sage/Timberline and QuickBooks experience preferred

4. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office

5. Preferred experience with tax credits, Home & HUD compliance requirements or willingness to learn the billing aspects of Federal & State low-income Housing/Senior Housing tax credit requirements