What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at The Aspenwood Company Parent?
The Accountant will play a crucial role in the financial management of our organization. This position involves assisting with the month-end close process, including bank reconciliations, allocating charges, preparing journal entries, and reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries.
- Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Assist with operating expense accruals.
- Review general ledger accounts to ensure the accurate recording of assets, liabilities, and expenses.
- Prepare P&L variance analysis for assigned areas, reviewing financial reports to identify and explain variances.
- Assist with annual financial statement audits.
- Contribute to the implementation of scalable processes to enhance efficiency.
- Handle ad hoc reports and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with general ledger and month-end close processes.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with excellent computer skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Competency in reading and understanding technical forms and financial reports.
- Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Detail-oriented with a professional attitude and reliable nature.
- Well-organized and self-motivated.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with employees and vendors.
- Knowledge of general ledger systems and procedures, financial charts of accounts, and corporate procedures.
- Property accounting experience preferred but not required.
- Experience with Yardi software preferred but not required.
EOE/M/F/D/V