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Staff Accountant
Location
North Carolina + 1 moreAll locations: North Carolina | South Carolina
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$65.8K - $68K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Staff Accountant
Colliers
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes • Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions • Successfully complete monthly reporting and assist your Accounting Manager in audit processes • Successfully coordinate the integration of new properties into the accounting workflow • Overseeing the accuracy and productivity of all property management accounting and financial activities • Ensuring all accounting reporting and scheduled check runs are accurate and all deadlines are met
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of progressive property accounting experience within the commercial real estate industry
- Demonstrated ability to work with computer applications, including Excel, Word & Yardi, MRI Third Party Management Experience
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
- Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term / long-term disability
- 401k plan with employer match
- 10 days of sick leave
- Minimum of 15-days vacation annually
- Certain senior-level roles eligible for unlimited time off
- 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days
- Paid parental leave after successful completion of 90 days of employment
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