Accounting Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Carry out accounting responsibilities to guarantee precise and prompt financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Assist Property Management personnel with tasks related to accounting software.

• Reconcile various bank accounts.

• Analyze tenant financial records.

• Verify the accuracy of cash receipts.

• Report any breaches of internal control policies.

• Update property budget templates and input annual budgets into accounting software.

• Examine monthly rent charges.

• Process weekly bank deposits for funds received in the Home Office General Ledger account.

• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly journal entries.

• Generate monthly financial statements.

• Provide assistance to Property Management staff with accounting inquiries.

• Support audit processes.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervisory staff.

• Maintain a courteous and collaborative demeanor with staff, residents, and external contacts.

• No supervisory responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial principles and practices.

• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, accounting software, and property management software.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; or equivalent education and experience is preferred.

• Relevant experience in a similar environment is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially email, Word, and Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting procedures.

• Exceptional time management abilities.

• Capability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

• Keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and understand emails, financial documents, instructional materials, rental agreements, and procedure manuals.

• Competence in calculating figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using American currency and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

• Capability to meet specified physical demands, including frequently lifting/moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.

• Must reside within a 2-hour commute of Portland, OR.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work from home.

• Primarily remote work environment.

• Potential for quarterly in-person training sessions/events.