Forge Management, LLC is hiring: Accountant in Seattle
Forge Management, LLC, Seattle, WA, US, 98127
Accountant
BUSINESS SUCCESS DIVISION — ACCOUNTING
Who We Need
We're seeking an efficiency-oriented collaborator who thrives on precision and process excellence while driving continuous improvement. As our Accountant II, you'll be the dedicated steward of financial accuracy and timeliness, creating exceptional experiences for the teams that rely on your work while ensuring our accounting operations maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll blend meticulous attention to detail with strategic process improvement:
- Financial Statement Preparation: Generate accurate and timely financial statements for assigned properties, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled according to GAAP standards and company policies.
- Account Reconciliation: Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies with methodical precision and clear documentation.
- Cash Management: Monitor and reconcile cash activities across property accounts, ensuring accurate cash flow reporting and proper allocation of funds.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight: Review and validate AP/AR transactions, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and documentation while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
- Month-End Close Excellence: Execute assigned components of the month-end closing process with exceptional accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
- Process Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of accounting procedures, identifying and implementing refinements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with property management teams to address financial inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide insights that support operational decision-making.
- Compliance Support: Assist with audit preparations and regulatory compliance requirements, providing clear documentation and explanations of financial activities.
Your Impact Will Be Measured By
- Timeliness and accuracy of monthly close deliverables
- Quality and consistency of account reconciliations
- Reduction in processing errors and adjustments
- Efficiency improvements in accounting workflows
- Responsiveness to internal stakeholder needs
- Contribution to team knowledge sharing and collaboration
The Ideal Match
You're a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices. Your methodical approach to work is balanced by a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional service. You thrive in collaborative environments while maintaining the independence to manage your responsibilities with minimal supervision. Experience with Entrata accounting systems and property management is highly valued, as is your ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Compensation & Position Details
- Base Salary: $85,000-$120,000/year, paid semi-monthly
- Bonus Structure: 8% performance bonus available, subject to the terms of the company's bonus program, which may be amended from time to time
- Reports to: Controller
- Location: Hybrid: In-office collaboration required
Connection to Our Mission
Your role forms the financial foundation that supports our commitment to creating valued communities. By ensuring accurate, timely financial information and processes, you provide the stability and transparency that allow our teams to focus on enhancing resident experiences. Your attention to detail and dedication to excellence directly translate into operational confidence, helping transform spaces into communities where vivid stories can unfold unhindered by financial uncertainty or administrative friction.