Accountant Job at Starlight Investments in California

Reporting to the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager and indirectly to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities. This includes preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, year-end audit working papers, review of property managers reporting, accounting for marketable securities, cash calls and assisting with the operational process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed review of monthly property level reporting packages provided by property managers. Ensuring reporting packages are fully supportable and accurate
• Work with the property managers to understand their records and ensure the completeness and accuracy of theirwork
• Detailed preparation of consolidated account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting as required for ownership
• Analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements, and provide financial/management reports as requested Maintain General Ledger, including:
  • Post journal entries
  • Analyze general ledger
  • Make adjustments where needed
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare full set of audit lead sheets and working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly/year-end reviews/audits and tax return preparation
• Assist with monthly and quarterly WSIB filings for the various entities.
• Participate in process standardization and improvement projects
• Work closely with Asset Management and Property Managers to improve internal reporting and maintaining accurate property accounting data
• Assist with data cleanup on acquisitions, dispositions or transfers of properties
• Other tasks assigned by the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager or Controller, as required

Requirements

• University degree in accounting or finance
• CPA , CA , CPA , CMA or CPA , CGA designation or CPA student
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP .
• 3–5years’ work experience, preferably in Property Management field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Able to prioritize, multi-task and able to work in achanging, fast-paced environment
• Able to deal with confidential information and demonstrate reliability and dependability
• Task orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work overtime when needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills