Description We are in search of a meticulous Staff Accountant to join our team in AMES, Iowa, 50014-5534, United States. This role is focused on managing all accounting functions for a portfolio of multifamily rental properties. The Staff Accountant will analyze data, manage cash positions, prepare monthly financial statements, and perform other administrative duties as necessary.

Responsibilities:

– Analyze data to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with requirements and applicable accounting principles.

– Manage the cash position of portfolio, which includes paying bills, completing bank reconciliations, and analyzing the cash position of each property.

– Exercise independent judgement in preparation of monthly financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of each property’s financial position.

– Conduct various financial, accounting, and analysis tasks.

– Handle administrative duties and perform other tasks as necessary.

– Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently.

– Maintain accurate customer credit records.

– Monitor customer credit accounts and take appropriate action to collect delinquent payments.

– Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close.

– Oversee property accounting and financial statement preparation. Requirements – Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

– Experience with Bank Reconciliations is required.

– Familiarity with General Ledger management is essential.

– Ability to create and maintain Journal Entries.

– Proficiency in conducting Month End Close processes.

– Experience in Property Accounting is preferred.

– Skilled in Financial Statement Preparation is a must.

– The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

– Previous experience as a Staff Accountant or a similar role would be beneficial.

– Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

– Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

– Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports.

– Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

– Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

– Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

– Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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