The Apartment Gallery is recruiting for a full-time Staff Accountant at our corporate headquarters in York, PA. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. 2-3 years of experience is preferred.

$25 - $30 / hour, based on experience.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting

· Excellent time management, attention to detail, and verbal communication

· Ability to work with confidential information.

· Skilled in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well other general computer programs.

· Thorough knowledge of general accounting, including application of general accounting theory

· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.

· Experience with accounting software preferred.

· Prior experience with a property management company a plus

Responsibilities :

This position is the back-up to the Senior Accountant. Therefore, this position is cross trained on all duties and responsibilities of the Senior Accountant, including, but not limited to:

· Receive, process, and maintain new vendor packets, certificates of liability and W9 information.

· Administer 1099 Reporting at year end.

· Receive, process, and enter vendor invoices.

· Prepare and process intercompany billings through OneSite accounting software.

· Receive, analyze, track, and enter utility invoices.

· Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

· Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger.

· Address issues that arise with bank transactions

· Maintain and reconcile checkbooks for various entities including deposit entry and intercompany transfers.

· Assist in analysis of in-house escrow accounts.

· Assist with Month-end and Year-end close processes, including posting journal entries on an as needed basis.

· Help prepare state filings including personal property returns, unclaimed property returns and other miscellaneous taxes and licenses.

· Performs basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.

· Supports all functions of the accounting department.

· Assist the Accounting Manager as needed; working on special projects as management requests

· Other duties as assigned.

Expected Results:

• Ensure that invoices are entered by the dates listed in the accounting calendar and paid by the appropriate due date.
• Ensure that Mortgage Statements are paid by the 5th of each month.
• Ensure that payroll and intercompany transfers are completed on a bi-weekly basis.
• Reconcile bank statements at month end, and weekly throughout the month.

Essential Physical Qualifications:

· Bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, lifting up to 15 pounds, stretching, squatting, and walking

Non-Essential Physical Qualifications:

· Running and lifting over 15 pounds

Authority:

· Recommend any changes which will expedite or correct problems within the scope of the position to the Accounting Manager

· Implement these changes upon the approval of the Accounting Manager

Relationships:

· Reports to the Accounting Manager

· Internal contacts: managers and associates and all company locations

· External contacts: vendors, bank employees, investors