Accountant, Staff

Beacon Communities LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group's Pittsburgh corporate office is hiring a Staff Accountant for a hybrid role (Boston or Pittsburgh). The position supports daily corporate accounting, bank reconciliations, and the month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and some general ledger experience; proficiency with Excel/Word is preferred, and Yardi experience is a plus. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $64,000 and may require extended hours during peak

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Some general ledger and month-end close experience preferred.
• Excel and Word experience; Yardi a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly corporate bank reconciliations and timely adjustments.
• Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations and reclasses as needed.
• Prepare monthly management company receivables reporting and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with cash basis service center reporting and proper coding to service centers.
• Prepare workpapers for annual workers' compensation audits and tax returns.
• Process inter-company billings and complete inter-company reconciliations.
• Periodic preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Staff Accountant, Boston or Pittsburgh Corporate Office – Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA

Hybrid Position (3 days in Office)

General Statement of Duties:

Responsiblefordaily accounting functionsforcorporate entitiesas assignedandparticipatein the month-end close process to ensuretimelyandaccuratefinancial reporting.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Corporate Controller and Lead Corporate Accountant.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

FLSA Status

: Exempt

Essential Functions of the Position:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class).

• Responsible for all aspects of the monthly corporate bank reconciliation process, making necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all aspects of the monthly corporate bank reconciliation process, making necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
• Assist with month end close including account reconciliations, accruals, detailed general ledger review for proper account coding and service center segments, booking reclasses as necessary.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly management company receivables reporting, regularly reviewing receivables, and following up on outstanding items.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly cash basis service center reporting ensuring expenses are properly coded to the appropriate service center.
• Assist with preparation of workpapers for annual workers compensation audits.
• Process inter-company billings and complete inter-company reconciliations.
• Periodic preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare monthly/annual Sales and Use Tax Returns.
• Prepare annual workpapers for audits and tax returns.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Assists corporate accounting team with special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’sDegreeinAccounting.

Experience:

Somegeneral ledger and month end close experiencepreferred.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.
• Yardi software experience a plus.
• Hard-working, self-motivated, with ability to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented with proven organizational skills.
• Must possess a desire to learn and move up within the organization.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure due to work complexity and time sensitivity.
• Due to time sensitivity of work, position may occasionally require extended hours on duringworkdays,holidays, and/or weekends during peak periods of business.

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions:

Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.

Beacon AccountantJob Competencies:

Job Knowledge, Quality, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Organization, Productivity.

Compensation: $60,000 - $64,000 annual salary

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.