Staff Accountant

Company: The Barrington Group Inc
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Staff Accountant (Real Estate) Well established real estate property management firm seeking a person to assist controller with monthly accounting duties and support site staff. Please apply if you're seeking a long-term stable position, can handle fast paced office environment, and commit to achieving your professional goals.-- You will be expected to handle communications with vendors, residents and internal staff, issue checks, other accounts payable duties, support and assist staff at multiple properties throughout the Midwest and Florida and generally ensure that the office operations are running smoothly.-- You should be professional and courteous with strong computer skills, be able to multi-task with time management, computer and communications skills. Candidates should understand and abide by all accounting procedures and principles.-- Your abilities, ethics, and determination will define your role with the company---s future success and opportunities. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary functions of this role/position include: Accounting Perform basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, scanning, etc. Recording information, processing and filing forms. Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation, accuracy and approval prior to payment Enter Invoices into Yardi Voyage for processing Prepares checks for signature Distribute signed checks as required Responding appropriately to vendors, residents and internal requests. Updating ledgers, researching and resolving discrepancies Security Deposit and Lease Audits Assist with processing of monthly rent roll, late fees, move outs, collection letters, vendor payments, and all other property invoices Ensure Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently. Abide all company procedures, policies, company---s standards, and accounting principles OPERATIONS Support property managers and staff with tasks not limited to but including tenants and vendors Ensures legal, ethical, and compliance standards are maintained, report any deviation to Management Provides critical feedback to Management Conveys essential information concisely and in a timely manner throughout the organization, as appropriate. Job Requirements: Requirements Education and Experience: ? --A Bachelor---s Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or equiv. business experience. ? --1 - 3 years of prior accounting experience ? --Real estate property management accounting experience is preferred Skills and Abilities: ? --Must be detail oriented ? --Able to multi-task ? --Strong organizational and analytical skills ? --Excellent written and verbal communication skills ? --Proficiency in the use of MS Office products ? --Advanced proficiency in Excel a plus ? --Experience with QuickBooks ? --Proficient with Yardi Voyager a plus

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