Senior Accountant
- $65,000 - $85,000
- Alton, IL
Senior Accountant - Hybrid
A bit about us:
Our client is a direct investment private equity company, a source of creative capital funding, and experienced in hands-on management.
Why join us?
Strong benefits
Great culture
Growing company
Great culture
Growing company
Job Details
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while assisting with general accounting tasks across multiple entities. This role is critical to maintain accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments and collections, and supporting the monthly close process. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role will report directly to the Controller.
Job Description
Accounts Payable (AP):
Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payments.
Maintain vendor records and ensure timely and accurate payments in accordance with terms.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues as they arise.
Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
Prepare 1099 forms.
Accounts Receivable (AR):
Collaborate with the Property Management Accounting Team to manage the AR process, including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
Work with internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes.
Assist in reconciliation of customer accounts and post adjustments as needed.
General Accounting:
Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and tax statements.
Support audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in AP/AR.
Prepare, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
At least one year of property management accounting experience preferred
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work requests in a fast-paced environment
Experience in Yardi, QuickBooks, and Microsoft preferred
Presents a high level of professionalism and customer service skills
Deep working knowledge of account payables, receivables, bank reconciliation and expenditure control
Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions while assisting with general accounting tasks across multiple entities. This role is critical to maintain accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments and collections, and supporting the monthly close process. This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role will report directly to the Controller.
Job Description
Accounts Payable (AP):
Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payments.
Maintain vendor records and ensure timely and accurate payments in accordance with terms.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues as they arise.
Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
Prepare 1099 forms.
Accounts Receivable (AR):
Collaborate with the Property Management Accounting Team to manage the AR process, including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
Work with internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes.
Assist in reconciliation of customer accounts and post adjustments as needed.
General Accounting:
Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and tax statements.
Support audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in AP/AR.
Prepare, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
At least one year of property management accounting experience preferred
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work requests in a fast-paced environment
Experience in Yardi, QuickBooks, and Microsoft preferred
Presents a high level of professionalism and customer service skills
Deep working knowledge of account payables, receivables, bank reconciliation and expenditure control
Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.