Job Description:

The Corporate Accountant reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager, and assists in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes. The Corporate Accountant applies US GAAP principles and prepares journal entries and account reconciliations; provides critical analysis of changes in account balances; assists in project implementations; supports quarterly reviews and the year-end audit.

Responsibilities:

Participates in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for corporate-level entities

Prepares monthly journal entries for corporate, including allocations of vendor expenses to properties, corporate level accruals, and P-Card expenses

Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts on a monthly basis, including the documentation and resolution of variances or reconciling items

Reconciles bank accounts daily which includes research and entry posting

Effectively communicates with team members, internal customers, and management

Performs general ledger account analysis, including documenting variance explanations, for assigned accounts and entities

Assists in special projects or duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

BS in Accounting or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required

Three years of general accounting experience

Experience working at a publicly traded company or multi-entity environments required

Prior experience supporting a system implementation is a plus

Experience with computer-based accounting systems, Yardi a plus

Intermediate to advanced MS Excel, including V-lookups, functions, and pivot tables required

Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting procedures and SOX internal controls

Experience reviewing financial statements and creating variance analyses required

Send resumes to jhyer@babich.com