Senior Accountant

Eng Flanders Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle outsourced accounting for property management clients. The role involves utilizing property management software like Yardi and AppFolio, engaging with team members remotely, and performing a variety of accounting tasks. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of accounting experience, be proficient in GAAP, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of property accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience using Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, and/or AppFolio.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries for GAAP requirements.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and process management fees.

Skills

Property accounting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Yardi Breeze

AppFolio

Job description

Schedule

8-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

Bonus opportunities

Work Location

Remote

The Senior Accountant role is responsible for handling outsourced accounting requirements for EFG’s property management clients. The right person for this role will be able to utilize property management software such as Yardi and Appfolio, as well as EFG’s client management software, to perform accounting duties. This role requires the ability to handle a diverse array of real estate portfolios and a variety of accounting methods and policies. The right candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work productively from a remote location, and engage with team members effectively using online collaboration tools.

Daily Accounting Tasks Include

• Respond to client requests in a timely manner
• Process receivables and payables
• Prepare adjusting journal entries for GAAP requirements
• Assist clients with software, accounting and policies/procedures
• Assist junior staff with accounting related items

Monthly Accounting Tasks Include

• Process management and late fees
• Bank reconciliations
• Process owner distributions
• Mortgage escrows impound analysis

Leasing Tasks Include

• Move-in/move-out
• Enter commercial lease information and amendments
• Common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations
• Sales tax calculation and filing
• Tenant ledger cleanup and corrections
• Denied applicant refunds
• Review, prepare, and send monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Enter budgets and assist with budget revisions and reporting
• Prepare 1099 filings
• Add and edit Chart of Accounts
• Regular review of accounting data for inconsistencies or errors
• Analyze financial statements to identify unusual variances, missing transactions, or discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve variances in income, expenses, or balance sheet accounts
• Follow up with clients or internal team members to address financial questions or errors
• Perform cash flow analysis and highlight potential shortfalls
• Ensure financials reflect accurate lease structures, owner contributions, reserves, and allocations
• Troubleshoot recurring issues in financial reports and propose improvements to workflows or client processes

General

• Establish and document client accounting procedures
• New client intake assessments
• Assist with internal accounting questions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of property accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, and/or AppFolio
• 3+ years of experience using Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, and/or AppFolio
• Self-sufficient and experienced in working remotely, with strong team collaboration skills

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to adapt to a wide range of accounting styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized
• Time management
• Strong client service mindset and follow-through
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Professional, prompt, and reliable communication
• Problem-solving mindset, especially for reconciliation and ledger issues

Will be provided with

Laptop w/ docking station and dual Monitors

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus pay opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account

ABOUT ENG FLANDERS GROUP INC.

Eng Flanders Group is a team of professional consultants, programmers and accountants who are passionate about technology, accounting services, and best practices for the real estate management industry. We foster a culture that emphasizes learning and expanding knowledge. We are driven to provide excellent service because we care about our clients and their success. We are a fully remote company world-wide in which our team members may work from anywhere at any time, provided there is high speed internet available. We work hard during regular business hours, but we believe in life balance and the importance of personal time with ourselves and families.

We understand that having happy and healthy employees who work well together is essential. At EFG we offer competitive compensation and benefits, including 401k matching and fully paid health insurance. We take pride in our progressive, flexible work environment, and we offer tools for continued learning and professional growth so our team members can thrive both independently and together, in a culture of collaboration.

EFG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, military service, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If this is the kind of company and culture you seek to build your career, consider applying for a position at Eng Flanders Group!