Portfolio Accountant - Des Moines, United States - BH Management Services, LLC

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    Job Location Des Moines IA Area - Des Moines, IA Remote Type Hybrid Position Type Full Time 30-40 hours per week Education Level High School Salary Range $ $33.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Monday - Friday Job Category Accounting

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    Position Summary:

    The Portfolio Accountant (Internally known as Staff Accountant) is responsible for learning to oversee the day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of multifamily properties. The Staff Accountant will analyze the general ledger activity, prepare monthly financial statements, and manage cash position of a portfolio. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Responsible for portfolio of multifamily rent properties; analyzing general ledger activity to ensure revenue and expense are correctly recognized and prepared in agreement with the client requirements and the applicable accounting principles.
    • Prepares monthly financial statements for the assigned portfolio to ensure an accurate representation of the companys financial position; including but not limited to closing entities books on a monthly basis, preparing journal entries, balance sheet and income statement analysis and reconciliation.
    • Manages cash position of portfolio; calculating distributions per client requirements, committing cash to approved payables and communicating any cash deficits for funding.
    • Manages capital escrows, verifying repairs are completed on a timely basis, and submitted per terms of loan agreements.
    • Completes bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and assists in the detection/correction of adjustments in a timely manner.
    • Completes special projects as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

    • 4-year accounting degree, or equivalent experience
    • Knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures
    • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office application skills
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

    Desired Qualifications/Skills:

    • Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or Related Field

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

    • 4-year accounting degree, or equivalent experience
    • Knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures
    • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office application skills
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment