Senior Corporate Accountant

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for overseeing complex financial processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Senior Corporate Accountant will act as a mentor to junior team members and assist the Corporate Controller in driving efficiency and compliance across the organization.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Assist with the training and onboarding of the corporate accountant. Prepare monthly and quarterly corporate financial statements. Manage and review account reconciliations and transactions to ensure accuracy. Perform reconciliation of intercompany transactions. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support corporate department budgeting and forecasting. Record expense allocations and chargebacks across various departments and communities, ensuring accurate cost distribution and recovery. Reconcile medical self-insured plans, tracking claims against amounts deducted from employee wages, and ensuring accuracy in reporting. Review fixed assets, focusing on new acquisitions such as vehicles and equipment, to ensure proper recording and compliance with accounting standards. Assist with implementation and improvement of existing internal controls. Monitor and analyze monthly expenses, research any unusual items. Assist corporate teams with questions arising during the month and provide accounting assistance/training as necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to gather and analyze financial data for decision-making support. Collaborate with the Corporate Controller, AP Supervisor, Property Managers, and other departments to support company initiatives. Contribute to the team's effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed. Comply with all Southern Management's policies and procedures. Perform various other duties as assigned by Manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Proficient analytical skills Excellent communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Ability to be a self-starter Excellent Excel skills Minimum five (5) years of experience in accounting Bachelor of Sciences degree in Accounting CPA preferred Yardi experience preferred