Staff Accountant

Full-time

Description

The Caleb Group, a North Shore property management company, is seeking a detailed oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of functions; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will have keen attention to detail, a hands-on approach, and a can-do attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

· Prepare financial statement reports on a monthly basis, or as requested.

· Ability to research accounting transaction and provide explanations.

· Assist with annual audits and budgets for corporate and properties.

· Complete month-end close for all properties.

· Reconcile bank accounts accurately and timely.

· Researching any outstanding transactions as of month end.

· Assist with entering and approving invoices.

· Assist with check run processing.

· Set up recurring payables in accounting system, including mortgages.

· Handle reserve draws, including Replacement and Escrow request.

· Complete year end processing, including 1099s.

· Promotes a positive working relationship between supervisor, staff and other stakeholders.

· Demonstrates ability to organize tasks and set priorities.

· Flexible with new responsibilities and projects.

· Assumes responsibility for ongoing personal and professional growth and development.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Comply with all company policies and procedures.

· Complete any additional task which may be assigned to you.

The Caleb Group provides secure, affordable homes and builds stable communities that offer diverse populations the tools and resources to empower individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

We are a nonprofit affordable housing organization based in Lynn, MA with communities in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. We own, manage or partner in the operation of over 2,000 affordable units housing over 4,000 residents. The Caleb Group provides resident services at all our properties to provide our residents with resources they can use to stabilize and thrive.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in accounting, 3-5 years’ experience working as an accountant or assistant controller, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Must possess a valid State issued Drivers’ License.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Work in a complex and changing organization and adapt to changes in structure and work priorities.
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to meet job performance measures with minimal direct supervision and guidance.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret loan documents, partnership agreements, regulatory agreements and other pertinent documents while understanding how it applies to the financial statements.

Salary Description

$95,000