What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Ascend Talent Solutions?
Our commercial real estate client is looking for an Accounting Assistant for a temporary assignment with the potential to extend and even convert to fulltime in 6 months.
This is an immediate need onsite in Franklin and would ideally start ASAP week of 1 / 27.
This temporary position is involved in several aspects of converting the accounting system from MRI to Yardi. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Responsibilities :
Assist in data conversion / cleansing when necessary
Test reports including generating report output from the legacy system, converting to expected new system results and testing against the actual output from the new system to ensure it agrees to the expected result. This includes translating GL account number, entity identifier codes, lease identifier codes, etc.
Analyze variances in data / reports, identify the root cause, and provide explanations to management.
Perform functionality testing in both the legacy and new systems, document results with screenshots, report any issues or inconsistencies, track for resolution and re-test as needed
Track open items and provide status updates
Maintain very organized files and records of issues / resolutions
Complete ad-hoc projects as needed
Write up procedures for certain tasks based on the new system
Requirements :
- Involvement in software conversions is preferred, but not required
- Experience with analysis of high volumes of data including identifying and reconciling all variances
- Expert knowledge using spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel including advanced knowledge of complex formulas, pivot tables, data transformation, and building files from scratch
- Yardi, MRI, and / or OneStream experience preferred, but not required
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills to develop solutions and recommendations
- Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Notes, and Outlook)
