Senior Accountant

LAZ Parking; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LAZ Parking is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Client Reporting Services team, responsible for monthly accounting and reporting across airports and other high-visibility locations. The role emphasizes timely, accurate GAAP-based reporting, journal entries, and close processes for a portfolio of managed locations.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in general accounting, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently within a team while meeting stringent

Job description

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we’re the experts!

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”. If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today!

The Client Reporting Services (CRS) team is a critical component of our commercial delivery and success for all managed clients at LAZ Parking. The department is comprised of over 65 highly qualified accountants who specialize in client services and providing monthly financial reporting for over 1,600 locations and 1,000 clients. All team members pride themselves on completing reports in a timely, accurate, and complete manner in accordance with GAAP or Cash Basis of accounting consistent with underlying management agreement terms and client expectations.

The Spirit of the Position:

• LAZ’s continued growth has created an opportunity in the Client Reporting Services department for a talented Senior Accountant to join our professional team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of locations including airports and other highly visible locations.
• Monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of individual managed locations that include airports and other highly visible locations.
• Perform required month-end close activities for each location, including accurate preparation and recording of all journal entries.
• Reconcile and record activity from daily cash reports, credit card activity reports, and bank statements.
• Reconcile all locations Balance Sheets and related asset, liability and equity accounts. Prepare analysis and lead sheets, when appropriate.
• Compile and prepare comprehensive monthly financial report packages and submit timely for internal review and approval.
• Perform a self-review to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Meet monthly financial report submission deadlines to GM and client, in line with management agreement and client expectations.
• Assist in calculating, preparing, and filing all applicable tax returns, including property, parking, and sales and use taxes.
• Prepare and process funding and wiring requirements, including distributions, taxes, and invoice requests.
• Assist in the onboarding of any new locations.
• Communicate and interact with regional and facility personnel working in the field.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Master’s in Accounting.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in General Accounting or Finance with application of GAAP, is a plus but not required.
• Commercial Property Management accounting and client financial reporting experience a plus.

Skills:

• Strong, effective, and professional communication (verbal, written, on P&L calls, in client meetings).
• Exhibits professionalism in all ways (to be defined per company policy).
• Ability to multi-task: Highly commercial, efficient, handle (with composure) deadlines and changes.
• Experience and proven ability in demonstrating analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, be a self-starter, and effectively interface at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent computer skills, including high and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds

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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.