Full Charge Bookkeeper

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

Salary: $23-$25/hr

We are currently recruiting for a Staff Accounant to join the team of a property management firm in their offices located on the west side!

 

Join the team of a local small business (125 employees) with a lateral, family atmosphere and great growth opportunities.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide prompt service and maintain timely and accurate accounting records and records relating to property management.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Position requires a minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting with at least 2 years experience in maintaining all aspects of accounting records for a small to medium sized business; minimum of 1 year experience of multiple entities; Progressively related financial and accounting experience of 5 years or greater may be considered in lieu of Associate Degree.  Desire 2 or more years experience in real estate, construction and property management accounting records. A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is desirable.  Experience using efficient organizational and time-management skills. Strong analytical, attention to detail and excellent communication skills a must. 

 

Computer Skills:        

• Accounting Software - Working knowledge of integrated financial reporting systems including accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, and general ledger required.
• Experience with YARDI Property management software to record all aspects of tracking occupants, leases, payments and security deposit returns preferred.
• Experience with YARDI Accounting software (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial reporting applications preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications (WORD, EXCEL) required.
• Current intermediate experience in EXCEL required.
• Desire typing speed of 45-50 wpm with minimal errors.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

To support the accounting needs of the Owners, Officers, Property Supervisors, and other office personnel to ensure that accurate, high-quality, accounting records and statements are produced within established time frames and with high-quality standards. This will include taking a pro-active approach for process improvement with the day-to-day functions. Following is a summary of typical responsibilities related to the job:

• Maintain and enter checks, deposits, adjustments, and reconcile checkbooks to bank statements, maintain all sub-reports as needed.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable on computerized system.
• Maintain Accounts Payable on computerized system.
• Enter miscellaneous receipts in accounting software.
• Record journal entries in accounting software (i.e. - accrued real estate taxes, depreciation, amortization).
• Working knowledge of depreciation and amortization schedules (asset and mortgage).
• Compile, audit and reconcile Profit/Loss Statements and Balance Sheets monthly.
• Assist Officers and Property Supervisors with budgets. Enter budgets in accounting software.
• Work closely with Officers and Property Supervisors with any questions they may have on the Financial Statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales and personal property tax reports and government filings.
• Prepare correspondence to vendors, owners, financial institutions, co-workers as required.
•  Prepare Year End Tax Packets for various C.P.A. firms.

 

General tasks would include (Please note, this list is not all inclusive):  

• Handling multiple issues at a time and displaying flexibility regarding requests made of him/her. For example, new responsibilities may be given and old responsibilities may be changed.
• Communicate effectively, timely and professionally with all company personnel and outside contacts for applicable items in person, via phone, via internet or mail, etc.
• Maintains a working knowledge of various software programs and equipment used to perform duties.
• Attend required meetings and participate actively in any work group, training or committee assignments and make recommendations for process improvements, etc

 

OTHER DUTIES:

• Provide back-up to other team members as requested.
• Run errands outside of the office as requested including bank and FedEx runs.
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain and organize the accounting filing systems, including setting up and maintaining accurate files and records that may be easily accessed by staff. Ensure that all filing is updated in a timely fashion.

 

Schedule: 

Normal hours are flexible – average is 8:00-4:30 (1/2 hour unpaid lunch).  May start earlier and leave earlier once trained.

 

* Candidates need to be willing to work overtime as needed; particularly January when working on year-end financials and August with student turnover.  There is mandatory overtime in these 2 months.

 

Pay:  based on experience. 

 

Company also offers great benefit package and other employee perks!

 

Interested candidates can apply many ways:

- Call or text to speak with a Recruiter for immediate consideration

- Submit online application to one of our job boards

- Send resumes to jobs.fitchburgwi@expresspros.com

 

 

 

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