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Senior Client Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$73,113 / year median in Missouri
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Essential Job Duties:
- Perform Full Cycle Accounting to include analysis of accounts or accounting transactions. Prepare and assist with cash management, AP and AR, Accruals and reconciliations. Prioritize and maintain organization of a high-volume workload for multiple clients.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements; Includes prioritizing and maintaining high volume workload and productivity standards for multiple clients.
- Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalate appropriately. Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
- Apply appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions and reporting.
- Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company and bring inconsistencies, problems and recommendations to the attention of management
- Prepare and review fixed asset ledgers to ensure items are properly capitalized and depreciated based on owner requirements; Calculate and record straight-line rent based on client preferences.
- Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested.
- Provide support and guidance by coaching Accountants as required by management; lead team meetings, assist with onboarding of new assignments or take a lead role on projects.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Education/Experience/Training:
- College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Work Experience:
- Requires one to three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Experience with Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software preferred;
Strong MS Office Proficiency Competencies:
- Analytical
- Attention to Detail
- Communication - Oral & Written
- Customer/Client Focus
- Financial Management
- Independent Judgment
- Interpersonal