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Nelson Partners Student Housing

Senior Staff Accountant

Nelson Partners Student Housing, San Clemente, California, us, 92674


We are experiencing a surge in growth following the pandemic and are in need of a strong Senior Staff Accountant with expert Accounting knowledge to assist with transaction posting and reconciliation, expense classification, financial statement preparation, budget preparation, managing the monthly close process, providing guidance to current staff, variance reporting and general ledger analysis and reconciliation. We are willing to provide training for professional growth. This is a great opportunity for the right person to establish themselves and grow with the company

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Assist Controller with the roll out of property level budgets.Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing variances and providing insights to management.Collaborate with Controllers on improvements to existing process and procedureConduct financial analysi to support strategic dcision-making, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Coordinate and enforce paperless document receipt, circulation and storageCoordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquires.Coordinate the recording and processing of Corporate AP payments, wire transfers and ACHDownload payroll reports and upload to accounting system; record intercompany receiptsHelp assist accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting operations and reporting.Manage Corporate/ Property Management division's complete financial accounting and reportingManage the monthly financial statement close process including reconciliations for bank, prepaids, accruals, intercompany expenses, loans, etc.Prepare and oversee the preapartion of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.Prepare and post AP corrections and Journal EntriesPrepare financial statements with an eye toward proper classification and presentationReconcile inter-company allocations of corporate paid expense; manage and maintain intercompany expense schedules and reconciliationWork closely with other departments to provide financial iinsights and support business initiatives.

Ideal Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as a Staff Accountant

• Construction or real estate industry preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, specifically in the areas of financial reporting

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision with life insurance

Salary Description

$65000.00-$85,000.00