Staff Accountant (Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes)

WinnCompanies is looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable Staff Accountant to join our military housing team at Fort Drum, NY.
In this role, you will be responsible for daily operations of project accounting functions, cash management, and financial reporting.
The pay rate offered for this position is for $21.98 to $24.15 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with collection reporting, journal entries, physical inventory, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with the A/P function as needed.
• Record daily deposits and maintain deposit records in accordance with the record retention policies.
• Import monthly military allotment payment files and ensure accurate posting in Yardi.
• Submit monthly MIMO files to MAC/DFAS, which includes reviewing MIMO files and comparison reports for any adjustments needed.
• Pro-rate resident allotments through MAC for partial rent months and complete deposit accounting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with manager and other team members.
• Knowledge of financial software applications, database, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Yardi or RealPage property management software.
• Experience in receivables collections.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Our Benefits:Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits: - Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday) - 401(k) plan options with a company match - Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options - Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution - Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance - Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions) - Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities - Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options - Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!) - Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles - Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families - To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies?A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.  About Us:WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.  Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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