Staff Accountant

Summary:

The Staff Accountant supports the work of the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks, under the supervision of the Controller. This role involves recording, reconciling, preparing, and reviewing financial transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting and Reconciliation:

• Utilize accounting software to record, track, and reconcile accounts
• Accurately record monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals in the general ledger
• Perform monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts as well as corporate credit card purchases; record transactions in the general ledger

Payroll and Transactions:

• Prepare payroll schedules and record payroll transactions monthly
• Record all cash receipts deposited into bank accounts

Financial Reporting and Budgeting:

• Ensure revenue and expenses are allocated correctly to general ledger accounts and job ID's
• Reconcile monthly income and expense accounts for all entities
• Analyze budgets and report significant variances to the Controller
• Assist in preparing ad hoc reports for third parties (e.g., HUD, Housing Authority, Insurance Agencies)

Audit and Compliance:

• Support year-end and fiscal audits by preparing requested items
• Record monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger transactions, including adjusting entries
• Assist with reconciling accounting and rental property software platforms

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis for various departments/programs as needed
• Maintain and update accounting records and files on a regular basis

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and schedule creation
• Experience with recording accruals for an accrual-based accounting organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience using RealPage Financial Suite and Onesite, or equivalent accounting software
• Experience in residential property management accounting
• Knowledge of accounting information systems

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 85% of the time.

St. Ambrose values a diverse workforce. EOE.