Financial Reporting Accountant

Capstone On-Campus Management; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401K

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a six-person team. The role applies GAAP to prepare, analyze, maintain, and deliver complete financial reports for a portfolio of student housing properties, including regulatory and internal/external reporting.

The position is in-office (Vestavia Hills, AL), Monday–Friday during posted hours, with a salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• GAAP and FASB knowledge; advanced financial terms and methods
• CPA strongly preferred
• 3–5 years accounting/auditing experience
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues
• MS Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Independently prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data accurately

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual GAAP-based financial statements
• Provide guidance to other departments on accounting/reporting
• Review transactions and provide accounting support
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Monitor budget to actual variances monthly
• Assist with accounting and reporting research projects
• Support site management and staff with financial knowledge
• Provide monthly and year-end reconciliations and closing for sites
• Coordinate with third-party auditors and assist during audits
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation calculations
• Analyze profitability, capex, and performance vs. budget
• Perform additional accounting tasks as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

FASB knowledge

Excel proficiency

Office suite

Research & problem solving

Prioritization & deadlines

Communication skills

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Financial Reporting Accountant
Location: COCM Corporate Office in Vestavia Hills, AL
Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager
Salary: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year and comprehensive benefits package
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The position will join an existing team of six financial reporting accountants. The financial reporting accountant applies cash and accrual accounting principles to prepare, analyze, maintain, and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a portfolio of student housing properties. Tasks include regulatory reports as well as other internal and external reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual GAAP based financial statements.
• Provide guidance and advice to other departments in response to questions relating to accounting treatment or reporting of certain issues, as necessary.
• Review transactions and provide accounting support.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor budget to actual variances monthly.
• Provide in-depth assistance with accounting and reporting related research projects.
• Support site management staff and others who have varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Provide monthly and year-end reconciliations and closing for assigned sites.
• Assist in coordination for and support of third-party auditors.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation calculations.
• Analyze and interpret operating and financial information regarding profitability, capital expenditures, and performance against budget.
• Any additional accounting related tasks, as assigned

Skills/Knowledge:

• Requires knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including an advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP).
• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of applicable accounting and/or auditing experience with an accounting firm, financial institution or industry required.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve accounting related issues and problems.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems from data entry through output analysis and financial report generation.
• Able to proficiently operate PC-based software programs and/or automated database systems (primarily Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and tools).
• Ability to independently prioritize workload to ensure that deadlines and schedules are satisfied and to work accurately and effectively in a self-motivated environment.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and report large volumes of financial data with speed and accuracy.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Hours:
Position is 100% in-office Monday-Friday during posted office hours.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Education/Experience/Skills Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Certified public accountant.
• 3- 5 years minimum of accounting experience with property management experience preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills, and computer competency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze financial data and develop strategic plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 pounds.Ability to work 100% in-office Monday-Friday during posted office hours.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Outstanding financial acumen.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented. Highest level of personal integrity to inspire confidence, respect, and trust.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization.
• Passionate and committed to personal and professional development as well as that of colleagues.

Other Information

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.