What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at A.C. Lewis Management?
We are looking for an experienced Full Time Controller!
The Corporate Controller is responsible for all accounting functions in our Corporate offices, including, the monthly general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement analysis and presentation. The Corporate Controller is also responsible for assisting in banking activities, reconciling accounts, journal entries and certain accounts payable items.
General Duties Include:
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor, informing him/her of all pertinent problems, irregularities, new developments, changes, and other important information within area of responsibility.
Cooperate with other department personnel to ensure a "team effort" and prompt service.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Participate in continuing education as approved by supervisor.
Principal Duties Include:
Process A/P for Corporate office, including setting up vendors, entering invoices, mailing checks.
Reconcile all company, property and personal accounts monthly.
Reconcile credit card accounts and invoice properties for purchases made on their behalf on a monthly basis.
Track funding in all accounts and communicate if transfers are needed.
Prepare property financial statements monthly making all monthly accrual entries and adjustments/corrections to GL coding as necessary.
Track fixed asset purchases.
Prepare personal financial statements.
Assist property managers with any questions or problems related to bill payment/GL codes.
Assist Bankers and Investors with any requested financial information.
Prepare 1099s for all properties and provide to Business Office Manager for mailing.
Oversee personal property tax preparation for all properties.
Accrual to Cash Adjustments.
Assist CPAs with tax return preparation.
Responsible for annual books on all smaller entities designated.
Participates in the preparation of annual property budgets.
Conducts semi-annual random audits of on-site lease files and resident ledgers to ensure compliance with company policies.
Creates journal entries for property mortgage payments.
Submits draws to mortgage companies, as needed.
Participates in special projects, as assigned..
Position Requirements
Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting.
Strong understanding of accounting theory.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
2-4 years accounting experience.
Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
Detail oriented and organized in work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in QuickBooks.
Experience with Onesite, and/or ResMan is a plus.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment.
Requires ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language.