Associate, Staff Accountant

Description

The Associate, Property Accounting will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team. This team is responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high-volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively, accurately, and efficiently completed to support our business and team.

Essential Duties

• Prepare direct bills, late fees, and one-time charges for tenants
• Maintain an accurate aging report, including application of tenant credits
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure accurateness and completeness
• Correspond with Third-Party Property Managers regarding property operations
• Review accounts payable for accurateness
• Prepare month end journal entries
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other duties as assigned
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages
• Prepare monthly utility, expense, and CAM accruals
• Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations
• Assist with yearly budget preparation
• Assist with project close-outs and adding fixed assets

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies preferred.

Experience Required :

Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required.

1-3 years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred.

• Experience with Yardi and / or AvidXchange preferred.
• A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required.
• The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical.
• Requires the ability to self-manage, problem solve and take initiative.
• An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies preferred.

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$65,000 - $75,000

• The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical / Rx, Dental and Vision plans;
• 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution;

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.