Sr. Staff Accountant - Commercial

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TIMELY AND ACCURATE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND ACCOUNTING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO,
INCLUDING ONE THIRD-PARTY MANAGED PROPERTY. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WILL BE
ACHIEVED BY ENSURING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP ACCOUNTING INFORMATION IS
ORGANIZED, PROCESSED, AND DISTRIBUTED IN AN ACCURATE AND TIMELY MANNER. THIS
POSITION WILL SERVE AS A KEY ACCOUNTING PARTNER TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT AND WILL PROVIDE ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP THROUGH STRONG ANALYTICAL
SUPPORT, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATION ACROSS DEPARTMENTS.



KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION AND REVIEW: RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MONTHLY
PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF THE GENERAL LEDGER, BALANCE SHEET AND OPERATING
STATEMENTS FOR ASSIGNED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR REASONABLENESS AND ACCURACY.
RECONCILES CONTROL ACCOUNTS TO SUBSIDIARY DOCUMENTATION AND PREPARES GENERAL
LEDGER ADJUSTING JOURNAL ENTRIES AT MONTH END. COMPLETES ALL MONTH-END CLOSE
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PUBLISHES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGET VARIANCE REPORTS
FOR INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP REPORTING. MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR
FULL CYCLE ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS FROM BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITY THROUGH STATISTICAL
ENTRIES.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND TENANT ACCOUNTING: RESPONSIBLE FOR TENANT LEDGER
RECONCILIATIONS, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECEIPT APPLICATIONS, DETAILED REVIEW AND
FOLLOW-UP OF AGING REPORTS, CALCULATION OF LATE FEES, AND RESOLUTION OF TENANT
ACCOUNT DISCREPANCIES. WORKS CLOSELY WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE TENANT
BALANCES ARE ACCURATE AND COLLECTION EFFORTS ARE TIMELY AND PROPERLY DOCUMENTED.

CAM RECONCILIATIONS AND LEASE ADMINISTRATION: REVIEWS AND PROCESSES ANNUAL AND
PERIODIC CAM RECONCILIATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. MAINTAINS WORKING
KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL LEASES, RENT ROLLS, EXPENSE RECOVERIES, AND LEASE
PROVISIONS IMPACTING TENANT BILLING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. PROCESSES TENANT
BILLBACKS AND ASSISTS WITH INTERPRETATION OF LEASE LANGUAGE AS IT RELATES TO
ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS/BUDGETING: ASSISTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WITH BUDGET
PREPARATION AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL
DECISION-MAKING. PROCESSES REAL ESTATE TAX APPEALS AND TRACKS RELATED FINANCIAL
IMPACTS.

BALANCE SHEET RECONCILIATIONS AND FILE MAINTENANCE: PREPARES AND MAINTAINS
ACCURATE BALANCE SHEET RECONCILIATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. COMPLIES
WITH IDENTIFIED STANDARDS FOR ORGANIZATION AND RETENTION OF MONTH-END AND
YEAR-END FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTING RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: APPLIES KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
ACCOUNTING TO EVALUATE ESTABLISHED CONTROLS AND STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES,
IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND INCREASED EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT. MAINTAINS WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PERTINENT
TO POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: MAINTAINS POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING STAFF TO ADDRESS REPORTING AND OPERATIONAL
NEEDS. PREPARES ACCOUNTING SCHEDULES ROUTINELY AND AS REQUESTED BY INTERNAL
MANAGEMENT OR EXTERNAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. DEMONSTRATES RESPONSIVENESS,
PROFESSIONALISM, AND A CUSTOMER-SERVICE FOCUSED APPROACH IN ALL INTERACTIONS.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: EXPECTED TO PROVIDE INPUT AND STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS TO
ASSIST BUSINESS PARTNERS IN DRIVING REVENUE, PROFITABILITY, OPERATIONAL
EFFICIENCY, AND OVERALL PROPERTY PERFORMANCE. COLLABORATES WITH PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES.

SELF/WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT: RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR EFFECTIVE
SELF/WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT. ABILITY TO MULTI-TASK AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITIES
UNDER STRICT DEADLINES WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ACCURACY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
DEMONSTRATES STRONG WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROMOTES
COLLABORATION AND A POSITIVE, PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT. ADHERES TO AND
UPHOLDS ALL CSM STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.



POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
preferred.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 5+ years related accounting experience
required, preferably in commercial real estate or property accounting. Strong
working knowledge of commercial CAM reconciliations, leases, rent rolls,
budgeting, forecasting, and full cycle accounting processes. Must have effective
interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability
to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Advanced computer knowledge
in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Experience with accounting
software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools preferred. Must demonstrate
strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work
collaboratively with Property Management and internal departments.

Rate: $80,000 USD - $97,000 USD per year

CSM Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time
employees, designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of
our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance plans,
company-paid life insurance and short term disability coverage, company-paid
long term disability coverage for eligible employees, 401(k) plan with company
match, tuition reimbursement, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital
indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, identity theft), time-off,
scholarship program, generous hotel discounts and more! For benefits offered to
regular part-time or on-call employees, please email benefits@csmcorp.net
[benefits@csmcorp.net].

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