Temp Accounting Assistant

Temp Accounting Assistant 

Company Description: Fitch Irick Corporation, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field. Fitch Irick is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs. Fitch Irick currently manages 12,000+ units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources designed to better communities by providing quality affordable housing to residents in need. 

Company Statement: We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing. 

Description of Job: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting property accountants in the full cycle of accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties. This position will focus on supporting the accounting team in aspects of financial statements, including journal entries, general ledger analysis & review, reconciliations of accounts, distribution of reports, sorting and sending property mail. 

Job Duties/Skills:  

• Sort and distribute mail daily 

• Enter invoices for property accountants 

• Sort and mail checks from property accountants twice a week 

• Maintain and update the address files 

• Deposit all accounts receivable and create journal entries 

• Send account reports of failed receipts, non-sufficient funds and other adjustments 

• Process the NSFs and other returned payments and adjustments, notify site managers and SPMs of adjustments and failed receipts 

• Reconcile all failed receipts when the original check has been received and deposited 

• Scan, name and attach all bank reconciliations and statements in Yardi 

Required Qualifications:  

• Education: Associates degree in accounting and/or finance; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required.  

• Yardi 

Preferred Skills:  

• Effective Communication Skills-The employee must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Attendance/punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time 

• Dependability- Follows directions, responds to management instructions; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person  

• Project Management- Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes project on time and budget; manages project team activities 

• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of systems impact to business; aligns work with strategic goals 

• Quality-Is thorough in work completed assuring accuracy and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Assesses own work to ensure quality and takes feedback to improve performance 

• Customer Service- Respond in a professional manner when managing difficult or emotional matters; uses active listening to give full attention to what is being said, taking time to understand points being made; asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; meets commitments 

• Problem Solving and Analytics- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Designs workflows and procedures 

• Planning and Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goa