Elmington
Senior Accountant
Elmington, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of ledgers and financial systems as well as assisting in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing financial reports prepared by accountants.
Elmington is comprised of multiple locations and lines of business that are operated as their own living, breathing corporation. They have income and expenses, debt and a bottom line - all of which we will look to you to help optimize through your role. Along with this responsibility comes a very high level of expectations. We are asking you to be an integral part of a multi-million dollar company. At Elmington, you will be pushed to
F orget
T he
O rdinary &
T hink
L ike an
O wner. Every day.
To be an effective Elmington teammate, you will need to:Have a great attitudeHave high expectationsThink BEYOND the boxWork with passionHave a tireless work ethicBe confidentBe self-sufficient and self-motivatedTake pride in your workBe a good listenerOffer a solution with every problemGo above and beyond for everyone you supportKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Financial managementUnderstanding of GAAP fundamentalsTechnical capacityEthical conductCommunication proficiencyRelationship managementESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsDocuments financial transactions by entering account informationSubstantiates financial transactions by auditing documentsGuides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questionsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promotes ethical environmentPrepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursementsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promoting ethical environmentMaintains investor confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentialityReconciles monthly bank statements and is responsible for cash managementUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizationsReviews financial reports completed by accountants and ensures that all deadlines are met within their portfolioLiason between lenders, developers and equity partners regarding monthly development operations and funding requestAssists with year end reporting including, but not limited to annual filings, audits and tax returnsPerforms other duties as assignedSPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA certification preferred, but not required3-5 years of accounting experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently sit, stand and walkRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controlsOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsVision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTemperature in the workplace is typically moderate
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
The Elmington Experience
We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington could very well be the last company you ever work for.
The company will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based on factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, military status, or physical or mental disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified.
Are you ready to FTO? It's time to TLO!
The Senior Accountant performs a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of ledgers and financial systems as well as assisting in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing financial reports prepared by accountants.
Elmington is comprised of multiple locations and lines of business that are operated as their own living, breathing corporation. They have income and expenses, debt and a bottom line - all of which we will look to you to help optimize through your role. Along with this responsibility comes a very high level of expectations. We are asking you to be an integral part of a multi-million dollar company. At Elmington, you will be pushed to
F orget
T he
O rdinary &
T hink
L ike an
O wner. Every day.
To be an effective Elmington teammate, you will need to:Have a great attitudeHave high expectationsThink BEYOND the boxWork with passionHave a tireless work ethicBe confidentBe self-sufficient and self-motivatedTake pride in your workBe a good listenerOffer a solution with every problemGo above and beyond for everyone you supportKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Financial managementUnderstanding of GAAP fundamentalsTechnical capacityEthical conductCommunication proficiencyRelationship managementESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsDocuments financial transactions by entering account informationSubstantiates financial transactions by auditing documentsGuides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questionsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promotes ethical environmentPrepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursementsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promoting ethical environmentMaintains investor confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentialityReconciles monthly bank statements and is responsible for cash managementUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizationsReviews financial reports completed by accountants and ensures that all deadlines are met within their portfolioLiason between lenders, developers and equity partners regarding monthly development operations and funding requestAssists with year end reporting including, but not limited to annual filings, audits and tax returnsPerforms other duties as assignedSPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA certification preferred, but not required3-5 years of accounting experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently sit, stand and walkRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controlsOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsVision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTemperature in the workplace is typically moderate
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
The Elmington Experience
We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington could very well be the last company you ever work for.
The company will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based on factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, military status, or physical or mental disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified.
Are you ready to FTO? It's time to TLO!