Staff Accountant

The Apartment Gallery is recruiting for a full-time Staff Accountant at our corporate headquarters in York, PA.  A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. 2-3 years of experience is preferred.

$25 - $30 / hour, based on experience.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting

·         Excellent time management, attention to detail, and verbal communication

·         Ability to work with confidential information.

·         Skilled in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well other general computer programs.

·         Thorough knowledge of general accounting, including application of general accounting theory

·         Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·         Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.

·         Experience with accounting software preferred.

·         Prior experience with a property management company a plus

Responsibilities:

This position is the back-up to the Senior Accountant. Therefore, this position is cross trained on all duties and responsibilities of the Senior Accountant, including, but not limited to:

·         Receive, process, and maintain new vendor packets, certificates of liability and W9 information.

·         Administer 1099 Reporting at year end.

·         Receive, process, and enter vendor invoices.

·         Prepare and process intercompany billings through OneSite accounting software.

·         Receive, analyze, track, and enter utility invoices.

·         Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

·         Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations between the general ledger and subsidiary ledger.

·         Address issues that arise with bank transactions

·         Maintain and reconcile checkbooks for various entities including deposit entry and intercompany transfers.

·         Assist in analysis of in-house escrow accounts.

·         Assist with Month-end and Year-end close processes, including posting journal entries on an as needed basis.

·         Help prepare state filings including personal property returns, unclaimed property returns and other miscellaneous taxes and licenses.

·         Performs basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.

·         Supports all functions of the accounting department.

·         Assist the Accounting Manager as needed; working on special projects as management requests

·         Other duties as assigned.

Expected Results:

• Ensure that invoices are entered by the dates listed in the accounting calendar and paid by the appropriate due date.
• Ensure that Mortgage Statements are paid by the 5th of each month.
• Ensure that payroll and intercompany transfers are completed on a bi-weekly basis.
• Reconcile bank statements at month end, and weekly throughout the month. 

Essential Physical Qualifications:

·         Bending, climbing stairs, kneeling, lifting up to 15 pounds, stretching, squatting, and walking

Non-Essential Physical Qualifications:

·         Running and lifting over 15 pounds

Authority:

·         Recommend any changes which will expedite or correct problems within the scope of the position to the Accounting Manager

·         Implement these changes upon the approval of the Accounting Manager

Relationships:

·         Reports to the Accounting Manager

·         Internal contacts: managers and associates and all company locations

·         External contacts: vendors, bank employees, investors