Accountant I

Job Summary

CommonBond is seeking an experienced accountant to join their accounting team. This person will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records assisting with month-end close processes and supporting the preparation of financial reports. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts ensuring correct eliminations for affiliated entities and assisting with audits. This person will also play a vital role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (the % should be listed for 3-5 major key areas of responsibility)

% of Time

Maintain accurate financial records for each of the affiliated entities ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures

• Ensure accounting methods are under GAAP and that governmental reporting requirements are followed accurately

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations utilizing Yardi automated functionality

• Execute recurring journal entries manage proper backup documentation and reconcile all general ledger and corporate accounts

Process monthly expense uploads with precise account coding

Prepare and complete quarterly sales and use tax reporting

Maintain debt schedules and supporting schedules for assets liabilities and depreciation.

Assist with cash transfers and coordinate special accounting projects as directed by management.

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of GAAP

Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles including consolidations intercompany eliminations and financial reporting

Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Concur Yardi) and advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP SUMIF macros)

Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting with the ability to interpret complex data

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills both written and verbal to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Education and Other Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field.

0-2 years of corporate accounting experience preferably within property management or real estate.

Experience working with consolidations and multiple sets of books

Experience in Yardi is preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)

Ability to maintain tight and effective internal control procedures

Strong analytical capabilities attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple entity deadlines simultaneously.

Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities which include people of various ages genders sexual orientations national origins income levels ability levels religious affiliations races and languages

Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Excellent customer service organization and both written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple duties while adhering to established deadlines

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience in Non-Profit

Experience with Yardi (ERP system)

Experience in property management

Experience in Public Accounting

Work Environment

• Smoke-free work environment.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.
• Ability to lift carry push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to file documents.
• Ability to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to interact verbally with internal and external audiences.

Physical Environment

Lift up to 50#s

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Frequent lifting

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Sitting

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Bending

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Stooping

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Standing

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Reaching

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Push

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Pull

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Hot or cold temp variances

â0% - 33%

â34% - 66%

â67%-100%

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CommonBond does not discriminate based on race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices educational programs services or activities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.