Assistant Accountant

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the preparation and upkeep of certain accounting records in compliance with GAAP and tax laws.  This position provides accounting support related to cash transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.  This role will be instrumental in a variety of important initiatives including process improvement. 

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associate degree with major in Accounting or Bookkeeping. 3 or more years of experience in a similar role will be considered.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.  Must be detail oriented and be able to execute tasks accurately. Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Working knowledge of standard financial software with prior experience with MRI general ledger software a plus. Prior real estate experience a plus.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report to HREG Accounting Manager.  There are no supervisory responsibilities. This position will support the HREG team.  Candidate should exhibit a high level of curiosity and energy and willingness to partner with a variety of coworkers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Fundamental job requirements which an individual must be able to perform in order to accomplish the basic duties of the job.

• Post cash receipts to commercial and retail tenant accounts on a daily basis
• Prepare check requests for intercompany reimbursements
• Receive, code, submit, and track monthly utility and other recurring invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment
• Submit 3rd party commission invoices for payment
• Check all residential property utility invoices daily
• Work with commercial property administrators when rebilling tenants or adjusting their accounts
• Participate in all aspects of Accounts Receivable collections including:
• Place collection calls as needed
• Work with tenants and asset managers to resolve past due balances
• Participate in the monthly collection meeting
• Write off past due balances when needed
• Apply late fees to tenant accounts
• Prepare, review and mail commercial and retail tenant statements monthly
• Close commercial module in ERP system monthly and run month-end reports for team
• Update mortgage file monthly to ensure proper payment of mortgage and interest accruals
• Process county and school property taxes for selected properties
• Assist accounting manager during preparation and mailing of CAM letters and reconciliations
• Reconcile uncashed checks
• Backup for vendor setup in MRI system