Summary

Reporting to the Corporate Assistant Controller, the Corporate Staff Accountant/AR Analyst position will primarily focus on accounting for BRIDGE corporate entities, Portfolio Reporting and Accounts Receivable. BRIDGE accounting responsibilities include, but are not limited to, day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, recording cash receipts, and monthly reconciliations. The accounts receivable responsibilities of this position include communicating with internal and external customers, account review and reconciliation, and preparation of analyses. The accounts receivable functions require strong communication and organizational skills. Other necessary skills include being a highly detail-oriented individual with good written and oral presentation skills. 

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Analysis

• Prepare reserve account draws – prepare packages, submit to various internal and external entities, address inquiries, track receipts
• Portfolio CAM/HOA invoicing
• Prepare monthly analysis of AR balances
• Assist in the development and implementation of new tracking and reporting workbooks
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Portfolio Reporting

• Timely preparation of portfolio level reporting packages, focused on reserve draw reporting

BRIDGE Housing Corporation Accounting

• Assists in production of quality, accurate and timely monthly financial statements by preparing GAAP monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Entries include:
  1. Reconcile and amortize prepaids
  2. Expense accruals
  3. Debt reconciliations and interest accruals
  4. Record cash receipts
  5. Allowance for doubtful accounts
  6. Fixed asset additions
  7. Revenue accruals
  8. Intercompany transactions that affect multiple entities at the corporate, development, and property level
• Executes accurate and timely electronic approval packages for book transfers and wire transfers. Prepares payment requests and backup documentation for annual surplus cash requests. 
• Works within monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines that include reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board
• Expected to use professional judgement when dealing with confidential information (including payroll, legal, etc.)
• Handles large allocations across multiple entities and accounting groups 

Communication and Process Improvement

• Corresponds with internal departments including (development, fundraising, asset management, property management, HR, and other support departments) requiring strong communication skills
• Actively participates in meetings
• Continuously looking for ways to streamline the monthly close process while ensuring quality and accuracy of the financial statements

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree or significant coursework (degree in progress)
• Experience utilizing an accounting/general ledger software package
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet monthly and quarterly deadlines
• Proven proficiency with computer skills including Excel
• Demonstrated the ability to be an effective team member who displays initiative under pressure
• Good communication skills and written/oral presentation capability

• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yardi
• Prior low income housing finance and development experience
• Prior intercompany accounting experience
• 1 years of relevant nonprofit and/or real estate accounting work experience

BRIDGE Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Pursuant to applicable state and local regulations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest records.