What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at Campus Life & Style?
Overview
Campus Life & Style’s mission is to provide an unparalleled resident experience and workplace environment. We strive to create value through building a world-class team of passionate individuals, a commitment to a positive company culture, and delivering groundbreaking style and design. Each new day is an opportunity for growth as we invest in our team and our goals to remain a best-in-class organization.
The success of the company is dependent upon the satisfaction of our residents. Our devoted staff maintains direct involvement in managing each of our properties and tending to their needs.
Company Benefits and Perks
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Unparalleled company culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Fun and flexible work environment
Responsibilities
The Job At-A- Glance:
Campus Life & Style is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. This position will play a key role in managing various corporate accounting functions, supporting our financial operations, and contributing to the overall success of our organization. The Corporate Accountant will report directly to the Vice President, Corporate Controller. and must excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Treasury and Banking
- Manage treasury operations, including daily cash flow monitoring and reporting.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
General Accounting
- Oversee intercompany billings and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Manage corporate credit card oversight and reconciliation processes.
- Execute month-end close procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Assist in variance analysis and provide insights for financial performance improvement.
Accounts Payable
- Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
Tax Compliance and Investor Relations
- Facilitate the preparation and organization of documents for tax return filings.
- Assist with investor relations by preparing financial reports and distributing investor communications.
- Coordinate investor distributions and ensure timely processing.
The activities listed above may not be all inclusive.
Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor degree; and 2 plus years’ experience in the student/multi-family housing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relevant Systems and Platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and Property Management software (Entrata).
- Working knowledge of market rate and LIHTC programs and Fair Housing Laws and EEO Laws.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of GAAP-based accounting principles.
- Exceptional Excel skills, including proficiency with functions like VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.
- Ability to handle credit card management and reconciliation processes.
- Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Customer service-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Capable of multi-tasking and working independently under tight deadlines.
We conduct criminal background and drug screening.
Campus Life & Style is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company.
Campus Life & Style LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
