Corporate Staff Accountant

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Short term disability & life insurance

Job summary

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant-Corporate to perform accounting duties across our corporate businesses, including journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close.

You will support audits, ensure GAAP compliance, and maintain accurate accounting records. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 3+ years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Demonstrated GAAP knowledge and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for corporate accounts.
• Support period-end close and related journal activities.
• Assist with audits and information requests.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

RealPage ERP

Job description

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 19 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant-Corporate is responsible for the activities across Woda Cooper’s corporate businesses, which include performing accounting-related duties to compile and maintain accounting records. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and in a timely manner. This position assists in period-end close and will be responsible for preparing related journal entries.

REPORTS TO:

The Staff Accountant – Corporate reports to the Accounting Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations.
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Handle tax online and paper, payments and returns.
• Record cash transactions and update cash daily for assigned bank accounts.
• Complete daily/weekly bank reconciliations for corporate cash accounts.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data and reports, and identifies and corrects errors.
• Calculates quarterly CATax and books-related entries.
• Process intercompany billing.
• Track, audit, reconcile, and intercompany billing of corporate credit card transactions.
• Internal controls support and participation in process improvements.
• Accurately complete special reports and projects as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIS:

• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of RealPage ERP, is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!

Employment is contingent on education verification, references, background check, and drug screening.