CREA, LLC
Senior Accounting Analyst
CREA, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Type
Full-time
Description
CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With over 20 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $11 billion - resulting in the formation of over 83,000 homes within 906 communities across the country. Thanks to the contribution of over 155 employees, CREA continues to look for talented and passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with us into the future. We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Accounting Analyst to the Finance & Accounting Department in CREA's Indianapolis office.
Physical Presence:
In-Office | Tue - Thu; Flexible | Mon & Fri
Location:
Indianapolis, IN.
Reports to:
Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Position Summary:
The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for handling various aspects of accounting for CREA, LLC and the CREA Foundation. The candidate has a direct responsibility for maintaining general ledger accounts and cash accounting, including processing receipts for all accounts receivable and performing bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries and posting to the General Ledger, and producing various accounting and financial reports. More detail on the responsibilities mentioned above may include but are not limited to the following responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Revenue/Billing (30%)
Monitor and track all project-related revenue related to closing fees and revenue projectionsInvoice Lower Tier Asset Management FeesInvoice as needed Syndication Fees, Tenant File Fees, and Construction Fees;Monitor collections of all fees, including Asset Management and Deferred feesTreasury/Cash Management (20%)
Process all previous day wire activity in the accounting system;Approve outgoing wires/transfers;Process all receipts for accounts receivable;Monitor bank accounts for sufficient cash on a daily basis;Perform Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis for all bank accounts.Financial Reporting (10%)
Assist in the preparation of support needed for interim audit, year-end audit, and tax filings;Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial reports;Prepare and process various journal entries in the general ledger;Prepare and maintain other monthly reports on an as needed basisFoundation Accounting (CREA Foundation) (10%):
Prepare support needed for interim audit, year-end audit, and tax filings;Prepare and review monthly financial reports;Prepare and process various journal entries in the general ledger using QuickBooks;Prepare and maintain other monthly reports on an as needed basisFixed Assets (10%)
Set-up new fixed assets in accordance with IRS requirements and CREA best practicesReview list of fixed assets on a monthly basis for any old assets that need to be disposedProcess journal entries to record asset additions, disposals, and depreciationPrepare support needed for the personal property auditsLeases (5%)
Responsible for entering all lease payments in TrackerResponsible for setting up/maintaining all Lease Liability SchedulesPrepare monthly journal entries for leases.Miscellaneous & Technology (5%)
Act as primary liaison between Finance & Accounting and ITServe as team lead on any F&A IT related projects and updatesAccounts Payable (5%)
Act as primary backup for Accounts PayableWeekly- process accounts payables, including tracking deal related expenses;Monthly- review, evaluate, and process employee expense reimbursements according to company guidelines.Travel & Expense System Administrator (5%)
Act as a primary backup for Travel & Expense System Administrator, AMEX billing & reportingReconcile Egencia reports and AMEX billing;Process journal entries to record expenses, including tracking deal related expensesVarious miscellaneous accounting activities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain and update entity reports for internal and third-party purposeServe as back-up for other CREA accounting functions as needed;Manage relationships with external parties on an ongoing basis.Requirements
This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of four years of public and/or accounting experience. Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and Sage Fixed Assets Software is a plus. CPA is a plus but not required. This position requires communication skills for internal and external relationships. Must possess and be able to demonstrate effectiveness with each of the following Core Competencies.
Core Competencies:
Ability to effectively administer sensitive and confidential informationStrong attention to detailStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritizeAnalytical and evaluative skillsSolution orientedAbility to be flexible and adapt to changeAbility to function well in a team environment as well as work independentlyAbility to interact with management and co-workers at all levelsExcellent oral and written communication skillsOur Values:
We work as a family, investing in each other, worthy causes, and the communities we serve.We have integrity in all that we do; we embrace differences and treat others with kindness and respect.We believe that, with teamwork, we can accomplish anything and pursue inventive solutions for our clients.
Full-time
Description
CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With over 20 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $11 billion - resulting in the formation of over 83,000 homes within 906 communities across the country. Thanks to the contribution of over 155 employees, CREA continues to look for talented and passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with us into the future. We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Accounting Analyst to the Finance & Accounting Department in CREA's Indianapolis office.
Physical Presence:
In-Office | Tue - Thu; Flexible | Mon & Fri
Location:
Indianapolis, IN.
Reports to:
Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Position Summary:
The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for handling various aspects of accounting for CREA, LLC and the CREA Foundation. The candidate has a direct responsibility for maintaining general ledger accounts and cash accounting, including processing receipts for all accounts receivable and performing bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries and posting to the General Ledger, and producing various accounting and financial reports. More detail on the responsibilities mentioned above may include but are not limited to the following responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Revenue/Billing (30%)
Monitor and track all project-related revenue related to closing fees and revenue projectionsInvoice Lower Tier Asset Management FeesInvoice as needed Syndication Fees, Tenant File Fees, and Construction Fees;Monitor collections of all fees, including Asset Management and Deferred feesTreasury/Cash Management (20%)
Process all previous day wire activity in the accounting system;Approve outgoing wires/transfers;Process all receipts for accounts receivable;Monitor bank accounts for sufficient cash on a daily basis;Perform Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis for all bank accounts.Financial Reporting (10%)
Assist in the preparation of support needed for interim audit, year-end audit, and tax filings;Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial reports;Prepare and process various journal entries in the general ledger;Prepare and maintain other monthly reports on an as needed basisFoundation Accounting (CREA Foundation) (10%):
Prepare support needed for interim audit, year-end audit, and tax filings;Prepare and review monthly financial reports;Prepare and process various journal entries in the general ledger using QuickBooks;Prepare and maintain other monthly reports on an as needed basisFixed Assets (10%)
Set-up new fixed assets in accordance with IRS requirements and CREA best practicesReview list of fixed assets on a monthly basis for any old assets that need to be disposedProcess journal entries to record asset additions, disposals, and depreciationPrepare support needed for the personal property auditsLeases (5%)
Responsible for entering all lease payments in TrackerResponsible for setting up/maintaining all Lease Liability SchedulesPrepare monthly journal entries for leases.Miscellaneous & Technology (5%)
Act as primary liaison between Finance & Accounting and ITServe as team lead on any F&A IT related projects and updatesAccounts Payable (5%)
Act as primary backup for Accounts PayableWeekly- process accounts payables, including tracking deal related expenses;Monthly- review, evaluate, and process employee expense reimbursements according to company guidelines.Travel & Expense System Administrator (5%)
Act as a primary backup for Travel & Expense System Administrator, AMEX billing & reportingReconcile Egencia reports and AMEX billing;Process journal entries to record expenses, including tracking deal related expensesVarious miscellaneous accounting activities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain and update entity reports for internal and third-party purposeServe as back-up for other CREA accounting functions as needed;Manage relationships with external parties on an ongoing basis.Requirements
This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of four years of public and/or accounting experience. Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and Sage Fixed Assets Software is a plus. CPA is a plus but not required. This position requires communication skills for internal and external relationships. Must possess and be able to demonstrate effectiveness with each of the following Core Competencies.
Core Competencies:
Ability to effectively administer sensitive and confidential informationStrong attention to detailStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritizeAnalytical and evaluative skillsSolution orientedAbility to be flexible and adapt to changeAbility to function well in a team environment as well as work independentlyAbility to interact with management and co-workers at all levelsExcellent oral and written communication skillsOur Values:
We work as a family, investing in each other, worthy causes, and the communities we serve.We have integrity in all that we do; we embrace differences and treat others with kindness and respect.We believe that, with teamwork, we can accomplish anything and pursue inventive solutions for our clients.