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Accounting Specialist

Commonwealth, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97224


We are an established Real Estate Management Company that manages over 150 investment properties throughout Oregon and Washington. As a team, we accomplish objectives through integrity, leadership, communication, trust, loyalty, quality, and commitment. We are currently looking for an Accounting Specialist.

Summary :

Plans and directs accounting activities within the finance of an organization by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Comprehensive Benefits package that includes:Competitive Wage depending on experienceMedical/Dental/Life InsuranceFlexible spending accounts – Cafeteria 125 Plan401K Plan with company match up to 5%Accrued personal days – 20 days per year

Qualifications/Requirements:Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Adobe, and internet skills).Typing and ten key by touch.Financial/mathematical aptitude.Must be detail oriented.Good to excellent verbal and written skills.Well-motivated, able to work both independently and part of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payrollSupervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reportsReconcile income and work with community manager to resolve discrepanciesHandle other operations of a property such as posting depositsPrepare bills to be paid including receiving approval, and pay bills when necessaryProcesses periodic recurring "debt service" payments including owner draws, loan payments, property tax payments, etc.Maintains daily cash management for all accounts in your portfolio.Works with the Regional Manager of a property to prepare a financial budget for the coming yearDirects internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controlsEstablishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systemsMaintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance recordsDirects and participates in cost analyses and rate studiesInteracts with clients when questions arise regarding their financial reports.Works with community owners and/or their CPA's on year-end tax returns by providing necessary information to do year-end entriesApproves ACH and wire transactionsPost rent payments when mailed to the corporate officeEnter ACH bank information into the systemAssist in the production of management fee invoices and verify 100% are billed and recouped monthly.Reconcile credit card statements for all current card holders or property and ensures all transactions are recorded and recouped as necessaryAssist with rent concession matching between payroll and ManageAmericaDo bank statement reconciliation for all trust accountsParticipate and train at Quarterly Manager Meetings, Commonwealth University 101, 201 and 301Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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