What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant (Relocation to Dayton/Northern Cincinnati area) position at The Connor Group?
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong knowledge of GAAP principles. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively while working independently. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, proficient in accounting software, and skilled in problem-solving. Success in this role requires quickly grasping new concepts, taking ownership of processes, and continuously improving them. Ultimately, we are looking for dedicated teammates who treat others with respect and give their best because it's simply who they are.
The Connor Group is a national leader in operating upscale apartment communities and is considered the best in its industry. In just 30 years, we’ve grown from zero to $5 billion in assets. Along the way we’ve won national awards for innovation and community involvement. But we’re most proud of our more than 400 associates, who remain our No. 1 key to success.
Why consider working at The Connor Group?
- We are re-engineering our accounting and finance organization by investing in people, processes and technology.
- Opportunity for professional growth for high performers.
- We offer a diverse range of responsibilities that will keep you challenged and engaged every day.
- You will have coworkers who will work just as hard as you do.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k and on-site gym.
- Ability to become an equity partner within 4 years which brings a value between $2-3 million, that’s above and beyond base and bonus.
- Our philanthropic arm (Kids & Community Partners) provided $139 million dollars worth of good in our communities last year.
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for:
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation and prepare journal entries as needed.
- Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close within established deadlines.
- Reconcile bank statements and report daily cash balances.
- Support general accounting project initiatives including system implementations, insurance renewal, year-end close, tax return documentation and audit.
- Performs intuitive ad-hoc reporting as needed.
- Establish, review and adjust standard journal entries.
- Other duties as assigned or earned.
Qualified candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- No experience necessary. Open to upcoming and recent graduates.
- Must have high integrity and excellent discretion as this position has access to highly sensitive information.
- Strict attention to detail, highly organized, efficient and ability to multi-task.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience with the following systems is a plus (NetSuite, Tipalti, FloQast, Trovata, Planful).
- Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
