Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a portfolio of properties in Lexington, Kentucky. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with at least one year of experience who is comfortable managing reconciliations, reporting cycles, and routine financial processes. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate monthly reporting, budget preparation, and audit support while working closely with the accounting team.

Responsibilities:
• Review and reconcile monthly bank activity to maintain accurate cash records across assigned properties.
• Analyze and balance general ledger and balance sheet accounts each month, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for a designated group of properties with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and distribute recurring monthly and quarterly financial reports in alignment with established reporting deadlines.
• Process documentation and requests related to the release and use of reserve funds when needed.
• Monitor and coordinate timely mortgage, escrow, and reserve-related payments for each property in the portfolio.
• Assist in developing annual operating budgets by gathering data, organizing financial details, and supporting forecast preparation.
• Assemble audit schedules, supporting work papers, and related reports for annual financial reviews.
• Provide additional accounting support and complete other assigned tasks as directed by accounting leadership.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and adjusting entries.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare and review monthly financial reporting with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and standard accounting systems.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax processes is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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