Staff Accountant

Description

  Benefits of working with Henderson Properties!

• You receive 80 hours of PTO in your first year of employment and then it increases to 120 hours of PTO after your one year anniversary.
• We match up to 3% if you enroll in our Retirement Plan.
• We observe 8 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Insurance options to Full Time Employees after 90 days of employment.
• Flexible Working Schedules
• Discounts on real estate sales and maintenance work.

$21 - $25.00 PER HOUR

This is an intermediate level position in which the employee will perform the day-to-day administrative and accounting service obligations of a portfolio of investment properties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills to support business development.
• Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes and is able to persist despite obstacles. Demonstrates dependability in difficult circumstances and shows a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Produces work that is accurate and reliable in an efficient and timely manner. Able to be alert and concentrate on routine work details as well as organize and maintain a system of records. Able to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data. Establish high standards and measures and be able to meet quality expectations despite pressing deadlines.
• Impresses customers with exceptional service and continually searches for ways to improve processes. Understands and anticipates customer needs, wants and issues. Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery and do what it necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to analyze problems or procedures, evaluate alternatives and select the best course of action while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues. Uses logic to solve difficult problems, even when dealing with emotional topics, and looks beyond the obvious.
• Stands by a decision, despite second-guessing or disagreement from others. Assess a situation, takes quick action and makes an optimal decision even with limited information.
• Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts, both written and verbally, as well as exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps other adequately informed about issues affecting the business.
• Proactively tries to build effective working relationships with other people and foster an ethical work environment. Works effectively with others and responds positively to situations that require cooperation, courtesy and tact. Values divers work styles, approaches and thoughts. Treats others with dignity and respect.
• Facilitates a positive and productive team-oriented environment and is able to share due credit with co-workers. Encourages collaboration among peers, solicits opinions from co-workers and supports group decisions. Can find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.

This role will be the primary accounting contact for the Rental Division. The individual will be responsible for a range of duties ranging from knowledge of detailed rental property accounting information to escalation resolution. Specific duties include:

• Prioritize day-to-day work assignments and shifting business demands to meet company service levels and customer needs.
• Possess expert knowledge of Henderson Properties policies and procedures and enforces them appropriately. Provides expertise in trouble shooting difficult and complicated problems that have been escalated to ensure high customer service levels are maintained.
• Process lockbox payments, identify problem transactions, submit resolution tickets with financial institution and take appropriate steps in accounting system to correct misapplied payments.
• Complete monthly bank and account reconciliations for all company rental accounts.
• Process monthly auto-drafts, monitor and administer payment plans drafts.
• Complete general ledger reclassifications.
• Finalize and publish end of month property owner statements.
• Distribute funds to investment property owners each month.
• Meet with rental property managers when requested to review financial reports and answer questions.
• Special accounting projects or other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Two-year college degree in business or related field, or equivalent business/office experience preferred.

At least two years' experience in accounting or a related field. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to read and analyze financial reports. Homeowner Association industry experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Knows a wide range of standard and non-standard procedures and methods and understands how to apply them in a wide range of situations.

Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Attention to Detail

Commitment to Task

Communications

Customer Focus

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Policies/Process/Procedures

Systematic Problem Solving

Team Work

Tolerance of Ambiguity