Banking / Accounting / Financial
Accounting/Finance
Full-Time
2-3 Years
None
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Job Description
Job Description:
The accountant’s responsibilities are to safeguard the Company and its assets. Using a combination of task-oriented, analytical, and process-driven skills, this position contributes to the accuracy and timeliness of data used in the preparation and reporting of financial information. Activities include applying standardized accounting principles to analyze financial information, preparing financial statements, reviewing supporting documentation for reconciling, and posting journal entries. As an integral member of the corporate accounting team, the accountant collaborates, communicates, and contributes positively with a team environment – in the accounting function and other departments.
Responsibilities include:
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Maintain integrity, professional and confidential trust with certain financial matters.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of the financial statements, including reviewing subsidiary ledgers, profit & loss statements, budget variance analysis.
- Analyze data with a sense of curiosity to understand the ‘why’ behind the numbers.
- Ability to interpret and manage data from multiple source documents, including using various Excel-driven skills.
- Month-end closing and general ledger maintenance, including preparing and posting journal entries.
- Reconciling various balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies
- Assist updating and maintaining fixed asset records for G/L accounting.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including project-based or longer-range goals.
- Promote a positive work environment, including a willingness to help others by providing excellent customer service to internal customers and team members.
- Proactively communicate results and can work independently while recognizing the value in asking questions or requesting assistance.
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability for one’s work.
- Ability to keep processes on time with communication with supervisor is critical.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Our company offers very competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefit package for a Full-Time employee that includes the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid 40,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Supplemental Life
- Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Housing Discounts
- Addition—Work Perks!
To learn more about Rookwood Properties, visit our website at www.rookwoodproperties.com. Rookwood Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a condition of employment, a satisfactory background and MVR checks are required.
Job Requirements
Other Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college.
- Experience with Property Management accounting software (i.e. Rent Manager) is a plus.
- 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience, tax compliance is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Property Management/Real Estate industry experience is preferred but not required.