Accounting Coordinator

Brown Deer, WI

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The following attributes are desirable for job success: ability to communicate effectively, ability to assert yourself, preference for detail work, ability to work well under pressure, self-motivation, and self-direction, ability to work with/without direct supervision.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Accounting Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate accounting information to both internal and external customers by preparing monthly financial statements while incorporating accounts receivable, accounts payable, and journal entries.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide timely & accurate accounting information for managed portfolio.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries.
  • Prepare financial statements for individual properties on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and address any discrepancies.
  • Work closely with Property Management team to address/resolve property accounting issues.
  • Prepare annual 1099-MISC, 1099-INT and file 1096’s with IRS for all entities.
  • Perform daily cash management duties, including daily bank deposits, updating cash receipts logs, and posting of cash to AR sub ledgers.
  • Prepare and process AP invoices through Rent Manager accounting software.
  • Research and resolve open AR, AP and general accounting issues across various properties.
  • Maintain copies of AP invoices and AR receipts required for year-end reconciliations and audit assistance.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for consideration:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with Residential Real Estate / Property Accounting experience preferred.
  • Excellent computer knowledge and proficiency in Excel. Experience using Rent Manager accounting software preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to owner/client requests.
  • Must be organized, dependable and detail oriented, with a high sense of urgency.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles

Education: Associates Degree 

Job type: Full-time