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Controller/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).
$73,796 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements:
Accounting Degree Required Commercial Real Estate Office Experience Personal Computer Knowledge and Experience Experience of Software Applications QuickBooks Pro or QuickBooks Enterprise Edition required Microsoft Office includes Word, Excel & Outlook Knowledge & Experience with billing, invoicing, payroll, banking & financial reports Excellent Communication Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Quick Study Self-Starter with a high degree of enthusiasm Excellent organizational skills with detail orientation Willing to work onsite 5days/week
•40 hours 7am-6pm Must have small business accounting experience CPA or qualifications with interested to become a CPA Will need Notary commission
Key Elements of Job:
Personal Accountability Attendance, Reliability, High Degree of Personal & Business Ethics, Confidentiality, Work without Supervision, Leadership, Work with Co-Workers Communication Skills
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Includes Oral, Telephone and Written Telephone Etiquette :
Answer telephone promptly with appropriate greeting Professional Manner Determine nature of call and handle in professional & timely manner
Oral & Written Skills:
Speak clearly and professionally Good listening and positive feedback Utilize e-mail as needed and professional manner Business letters concise Reports neat, concise and detailed
Handling of Incoming Calls:
Prioritize incoming calls according to subject relating to call Priority requests: Calls demanding agent's immediate attention May be repeat client or tenants interested in properties Calls to be forwarded directly to agent/manager with an acceptable turnaround time of one hour
Personal Response:
Requires direct response, not as time critical, return call by end of business day Assistant should return call if agent unavailable Informational Response Assistant to handle this type of call Assistant prepare personalize letter with requester's name & address using a mail-merge feature Assistant set an automated response in agent's e-mail using certain key words in subject line to send requested information
Invoicing & Billing:
Prepare invoices and/or billing statements Prepare checks for payment for invoices received Verify invoices are accurate Set follow-up for receipt of payment Maintain log of billing statements/invoices with client name, date billed, amount of invoice & record date paid Keep supervision informed of past due invoices
General Office Duties:
Hours of operation
•be punctual and ready to start the day on a timely basis Maintain good working relationship with manager & client Plan a daily to do list for discussion with owner to assure listed activities are a priority to owner and assistant Update manager of all communications with clients to maintain continuity of communication between client, assistant & manager Communicate with clients on a weekly basis to inquire of their needs Analyze and prioritize income producing task prior to beginning routine paperwork to insure income producing opportunities are reviewed by manager and assistant Create action plan for special projects that include record of time and cost of all projects for evaluation at end of each year for the following year
Administrative Duties:
Maintain a log for each transaction to confirm items are being received and filed properly Run errands, as necessary to assist with the business Perform general tasks, i.e. filing, accepting deliveries, screening phone calls, etc. Maintain follow-up with each tenant after a completed transaction to solicit feedback and provide information with manager/agent
Banking Responsibilities:
Match incoming checks with proper account/client Prepare bank deposits Reconcile bank statements Assure expenditures are in accordance with ledger balances Keep supervision informed of balances of internal accounts
Financial Reports:
Compile accurate data for financial statements & reports including profit and loss statements and balance sheet Balance financial records/reports Review records & reports for discrepancies Maintain ledgers, records, reports & files Determine time frame for keeping ledgers, records, reports & files Monthly account reconciliations
Property Responsibilities:
Maintain records of financial transactions & property maintenance for Tenant and Landlord accounts Process work order requests from tenants, landlord & property manager Contact vendors for written estimates Enter work order into proper system Maintain follow-up on status of work completion Review repair & maintenance invoices to ensure work performed was completed as requested and per estimate Prepare check for vendors Maintain list of vendors, addresses, telephone numbers & contact person General clerical/administrative functions
Lease Coordination:
Prepare check list for leases Coordinate leases using checklist Maintain a contact record on forms provided on all tenants with a new or renewing leases Keep strict tabs on deadlines in leases including: Improvements, Inspection deadlines, closing dates Occupancy dates, deposits/funds dispersed Check and follow that client submits all relevant paper work to manager. Prepare check list for needed information
Company Policies/Guidelines:
Background checks and drug testing may be required at management discretion Bonding required Cell phones during work hours restricted to family emergencies No Smoking on premises
Professional Dress Code:
No jeans, tattoos must be covered, no body piercing to be exposed, 2 earrings per ear permitted
Benefits
- Dental Insurance