Accountant I

**Job Summary**: This position is responsible for all aspects of the G/L accounts for the Company, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet, and P&L analysis.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Analyzes information detailing accounts payable. Coordinates with budget managers for approval and allocation. Prepares payments for multiple jurisdictions.
- Collects, summarizes, and interprets financial data to prepare journal entries for month end close including prepaids, depreciation & amortization, and credit cards.
- Bank reconciliations for multiple jurisdictions. Reconcile credit card statements.
- Reconcile and review various balance sheet and income statement accounts (prepaids, fixed assets, banks)
- Assist with external audits.
- Works on special projects and other duties assigned by Manager
- Ad hoc reporting

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Bachelor's degree (BS) in Finance, or Accounting, from 4-year College or university
- Advanced English **required**

**Experience**:

- 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience

**Technical Skills**:

- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Pivot Tables, V-lookup, and basic financial functions within Excel
- Experience using Yardi preferred, but not required
- Must have working knowledge in a standard accounting system

**Soft Skills**:

- Highly organized and detail orientated
- Excellent data entry and scheduling skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Time management skills; deadline adherence is mandatory
- Must possess strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail

**Physical Requirements**:

- Sitting at a desk for 6-8 hours a day
- Working on a computer for 6-8 hours a day