Senior Accountant - Client Services

Landmark Properties, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Properties, a fully integrated real estate firm based in Athens, GA, is seeking a Senior Accountant in Client Services. You will reconcile accounts, manage the general ledger, payroll, intercompany transactions, and lead month-end close procedures.

You will review staff accounting work and support the Divisional Controller in audit processes. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 years in accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required; focus in Accounting, Finance or relevant field preferred.
• CPA License preferred.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and databases.
• Strong Microsoft Excel user with advanced features.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key monthly accounting activities including review, posting, and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
• Create billbacks and expense allocations for properties, manage invoicing and collections.
• Create and post payroll allocations across corporate companies and properties.
• Deposit and cut checks, manage cash accounts across companies, reconcile bank accounts.
• Create and post journal entries; track and reconcile accruals, fixed assets, and other monthly transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports; manage closing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA license preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant - Client Services# Careers at Landmark Properties## Senior Accountant - Client ServicesApply: Athens, GA, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-106757**Job Description**The Senior Accountant is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, payroll, and intercompany transactions, and preparing month-end close procedures. Duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks, as well as supporting and reviewing staff accountants’ work. **Reports to:** Divisional Controller – Corporate Accounting**Direct Reports:** Accountant I - Operations **Duties/Responsibilities:** The duties listed below are an outline of the Senior Accountant’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.* Oversee key monthly accounting activities including: + Review, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable. + Create billbacks and expense allocations for properties, manage invoicing and collections. + Create and post payroll allocations across corporate companies and properties. + Deposit and cut checks, manage cash accounts across companies, and reconcile bank accounts. + Create and post journal entries. + Track, post, and reconcile accruals, fixed assets, and other monthly transactions.* Post and invoice properties for monthly fees.* Manage accounting assistant(s) and bookkeeper(s).* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.* Responsible for monthly closing process, including completion of closing schedules and ensuring complete, accurate, and correct books across companies.* Assist Divisional Controller and VP of Accounting with Audit processes. **Education & Experience*** Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting.* Bachelor’s Degree required; Focus in Accounting, Finance or relevant field preferred.* CPA License preferred. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and databases.* Demonstrated experience leading accounting and financial close processes.* Strong Microsoft Excel user who understands and applies advanced Excel features.* Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.* Strong communication skills as you work to deliver results internally across the organization.* Proactive attitude geared towards efficiency and improvement of processes as company and responsibilities grow. **Work Environment*** The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.* **Travel:** None required. **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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.#LI-AK1Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.### About UsLandmark Properties is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality residential communities. Backed by a deep understanding of the markets, a commitment to quality, and a strong track record of success, Landmark is responsible for some of the premier student housing communities in the nation. Headquartered in Athens, GA, Landmark Properties started out as one of the foremost developers and managers of off-campus housing communities in the country. Landmark is focused on maximizing each property’s value while providing the very best college living experience for its residents. In recent years, Landmark Properties has expanded into the single-family and traditional multifamily housing market. The company is positioned to develop and build a variety of housing types for not just college students, but others who desire an unmatched rental experience. Landmark’s mission is to be the leading choice for capital partners in search of strategic investment opportunities in the housing sector. In addition to providing exceptional results for Landmark’s investors, the company is dedicated to transparent business interactions, excellent client relations, and an unwavering commitment to integrity.