Accountant at Broll

POSITION PURPOSE

• Responsible for overseeing and directing accounting functions on an operational level, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset and cost accounting.
• Responsible for analysing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts as assigned. Keeps records and accounts accurate and current.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors.
• Completes related reports, summaries, and records.
• Creates monthly expense reports.
• Performs related clerical duties.
• Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data.
• Oversees and prepares entries and adjustments to company records, files, and statements. Prepares financial and variance analysis as well as budget and rolling forecast. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions.
• Reviews monthly financial reports and working paper files.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Completes required records and reports and maintains files as classified.
• Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas.

Completes various accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and applicable regulations including:

• Preparing trial balances from source documents.
• Preparing Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
• Preparing notes to the reports.
• Preparing monthly JV accounts where applicable.
• Filing copies of final monthly reports.
• Participate in annual audit.
• Balancing intercompany loan accounts.
• Maintaining Shareholders Loan Schedules.
• Reviewing and Releasing creditors payments.
• Prepare and review 1 – 3 year Budgets and Rolling Forecasts.
• Report on financial income, including Management and Admin Fees on rental recoveries, Letting Commissions on new or renewed leases, and interest earnings.
• Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies.
• Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.
• Maintains regular contact with Operations Managers and Property Managers in the departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations and personal dealing with vendors, governmental agencies, and outside business and accounting professionals.
• Responds to questions and problems politely and promptly.
• Ensures that clients are properly informed.
• Ensures that the Company’s professional reputation is projected and maintained.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Ensures that Accounting Department work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely.
• Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred).
• Good communication and coordination exists with Company personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities.
• Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE             

• Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.
• Understanding of related regulations, statutes, and filing requirements.
• Knowledge of related computer applications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Three or more years of previous property accounting and property listed fund experience preferred
• JV Accounting experience will be beneficial

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Well organized and detail oriented
• Able to meet deadlines and manage projects
• Good math skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Able to use PC, calculator, and other basic business mechanisms
• Good Excel knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Work under pressure
• Understand pivots