Accounting Associate

Johnson Development Associates; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Management, a JM entity of Johnson Development Associates, is seeking an Accounting Associate to support a broad set of accounting functions including journal entries and financial statement prep.

You will partner with the Accounting Manager and handle reconciliations, bank statements, and ad hoc reporting while advancing process improvements.

A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' experience, plus strong Excel skills, are required; MRI, Nexus Payables, and Sage Intacct experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with minimum supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Accounting Manager and the broader Johnson Management/JDA team in the daily operations of JM's accounting function.
• Take primary responsibility for general ledgers and posting of journal entries for various entities.
• Perform reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Complete bank, investment, and loan reconciliations for Johnson Management entities.
• Assist in ensuring data received from third parties is recorded correctly and accurately.
• Responsible for the timely processing of payments and maintenance of accounts payable aging and ledgers for various entities.
• Create quarterly loan statements.
• Assist in ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Show initiative through streamlining processes and driving efficiencies within the accounting department.
• Strive to exemplify the Company’s Guiding Principles daily.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MRI

Nexus Payables

Sage Intacct

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate position is one of two Accounting team members for Johnson Management (JM) a related company of JDA. The Accounting Associate plays a key role and is responsible for a broad set of accounting functions - from journal entries to financial statement preparation and analysis to supporting improvements with our accounting system and processes. The role is also unique in the variety of asset types and industry segments it supports, including private and marketable securities.

The role provides opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities as performance warrants.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Partner with the Accounting Manager, and the broader Johnson Management/JDA team in the daily operations of JM's accounting function.


• Take primary responsibility for general ledgers and posting of journal entries for various entities.


• Perform reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency.


• Complete bank, investment, and loan reconciliations for Johnson Management entities.


• Assist in ensuring data received from third parties is recorded correctly and accurately.


• Responsible for the timely processing of payments and maintenance of accounts payable aging and ledgers for various entities.


• Create quarterly loan statements.


• Assist in ad hoc reporting as necessary.


• Show initiative through streamlining processes and driving efficiencies within the accounting department.


• Strive to exemplify the Company’s Guiding Principles daily.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.


• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role.


• Problem solving skills are a premium.


• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).


• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with minimum supervision.


• Exceptional written and verbal skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment. Must be able to self-direct work initiatives and independently complete projects.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with both MRI and Nexus Payables accounting software is strongly preferred.


• Experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.


• Experience in the real estate industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.