Accountant

Aterra Real Estate; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aterra Real Estate Holdings, based in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Accountant to support the Controller and accounting staff. The role requires GAAP knowledge, strong organization, and collaboration within a diverse team.

This full-time position reports to the Controller and offers health, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Ideal candidates hold a four-year accounting degree with 2–3 years of experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with standard GL software (Yardi,

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting with 2–3 years of Accounting experience.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience with General Ledger software preferred; knowledge of Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, Business Central or QuickBooks Online is a plus.
• Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication, and above-average Math Skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash position for multiple bank accounts and monitor bank activity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Review income statements and assist monthly financial close.
• Assist with annual property budgets and with acquisitions/dispositions.
• Provide support during 1099 processing and software conversions.
• Backfill duties as needed including AP/AR support, journal entries, and mortgage document reviews.
• Ensure confidentiality and follow management instructions.

Skills

Deadline-Oriented

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Verbal Communication

Math Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Yardi Voyager

Yardi Breeze

Business Central

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Accountant

Aterra Real Estate Holdings located in West Des Moines, Iowa owns and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential real estate investments. We have grown and are adding another Accountant to our staff. Our mission is to generate exceptional returns by making long term investments in owners and senior managers who have a proven record of creating successful businesses and who desire additional resources to help their businesses reach their full potential. Founded in 2003, Aterra Real Estate Holdings employs a diverse team of individuals dedicated to our mission by offering an excellent salary and benefit package, such as health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and 401K. If you're dedicated and ready to work for an organization that cares about you, we have the perfect full time opening for you. This position reports to the Controller.

Job Summary:

This role provides support to the Controller and other accounting staff. To be successful in this role you must have an understanding of GAAP accounting, have a sense of urgency, be able to meet deadlines, be a highly organized self-starter, and a team player.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage cash position for multiple bank accounts and monitor bank account activity
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Review income statements and prepare necessary documents to aid Controller in monthly financial process
• Assist with preparation of annual property budgets
• Provide support for acquisitions and dispositions
• Efficiently manage multiple deadlines
• Backfill the responsibilities of other employees while out of the office, which includes:
  • Accounts Payable support
  • Accounts Receivable support; deposits and invoicing
  • Create and Enter Journal Entries
  • Obtaining and reviewing mortgage documents for upcoming purchases
• Assist with annual processing of 1099’s
• Assist with anticipated software conversion in 2027
• Protect the value of the organization by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as requested by management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Accounting with two or three years of Accounting experience
• Experience with Excel
• Experience with General Ledger software required, knowledge of Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, Business Central, or Quickbooks Online, a plus
• Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication, and above average Math Skills

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager.

Aterra Real Estate is an EEO Employer.