Cornerstone Residential is hiring: Accountant in Bountiful

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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.

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, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, day-to-day accurate and timely bank reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, mortgage activity reconciliation, and occasional support with accounts payable. The ideal candidate should be highly detail-oriented with good written and oral communication skills. Cornerstone Residential is a growing company, and we expect the candidate to be eager to grow with us.

Classification

Full-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt

Shift

Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm

Compensation

$24-$28/hour DOE

Essential Duties

• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial statements by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, including:
• 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
• Work within monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines
• Use professional judgment when handling confidential information (payroll, legal, etc.)
• Assist with the preparation of portfolio-level reporting packages
• Collaborate with property managers, regional managers, VPs, and asset managers to clarify variances and support financial decision-making
• Record monthly journal entries for interest income, deposits, and intercompany cash transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple property accounts, resolving discrepancies
• Coordinate with controllers to correct cash account discrepancies and ensure compliance when opening/closing cash accounts
• Assist with accounts payable processing, including coding, entering, and paying invoices
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to escrow, security deposits, and reserves

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 and Sick Time
• Opportunity for career growth and continued education

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.cornerstoneresidentialmgt.com/career