Accountant

Description

ABOUT US:

Cornerstone Residential is a comprehensive property management company committed to providing exceptional service while maximizing revenue for our partners. Our mission is to protect and enhance the value of the properties we manage, ensuring they thrive in a competitive market. Today, we manage over 23,000 housing units across 229 communities throughout the western and mid-United States.

At the heart of our operation is a strong focus on resident and employee satisfaction, which we believe is essential for maintaining high occupancy rates and fostering community loyalty. We strive to create welcoming and enjoyable living environments for all residents, ultimately driving income growth for property owners.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will primarily focus on accounting for individual properties that Cornerstone Residential manages for third party owners. This position will report to the Executive Accountant and its responsibilities include, but are not limited to, day-to-day accurate and timely bank reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, mortgage activity reconciliation, and occasional support with accounts payable. Other necessary skills include being a highly detail-oriented individual with good written and oral presentation skills. Cornerstone Residential is a growing company, and we expect the ideal candidate to be eager to grow with us.

CLASSIFICATION:

Full-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt

SHIFT:

Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm

COMPENSATION:

$26-$30/hour DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Produces quality, accurate and timely monthly financial statements by preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Entries include:

• Reconcile and amortize prepaids
• Expense accruals
• Debt reconciliations and interest accruals
• Record cash receipts
• Enter and reconcile mortgage statements ensuring all principal, interest, escrow & fee activity is accurately recorded

2. Works within monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines

3. Expected to use professional judgement when dealing with confidential information (including payroll, legal, etc.)

• Assist with timely preparation of portfolio level reporting packages
• Collaborate with property managers, regional manager, VP’s and asset managers to clarify variances and support financial decision-making.
• Record monthly journal entries to record interest income, other deposits, and intercompany cash transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple property accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Contact controller as needed to correct discrepancies in cash accounts and ensure compliance when opening/closing cash accounts
• Assist with minor accounts payable processing as needed, including coding, entering, and paying invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to escrow, security deposits, and reserve accounts.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:Preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills

 BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Insurance available
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD
• 401k Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Opportunity for career advancement and continued education

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Please visit our website for more information on our company: http://www.cornerstoneresidentialmgt.com/career