Senior Corporate Accountant

smcinternalcareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Management is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to oversee complex financial processes and mentor junior team members. The role supports the Corporate Controller in driving efficiency and compliance across the organization.

The position involves preparing monthly and quarterly statements, managing reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and cost allocations while ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor of Sciences degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly corporate financial statements.
• Manage and review account reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Record expense allocations and chargebacks across departments.
• Reconcile medical self-insured plans and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Review fixed assets and new acquisitions for proper recording.
• Assist with internal controls implementation and improvement.
• Monitor monthly expenses and research unusual items.
• Collaborate with corporate controller and departments for data-driven decisions.
• Provide accounting training and respond to month-end questions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Deadline-oriented

Self-starter

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Sciences in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi experience

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for overseeing complex financial processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Senior Corporate Accountant will act as a mentor to junior team members and assist the Corporate Controller in driving efficiency and compliance across the organization.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Assist with the training and onboarding of the corporate accountant.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly corporate financial statements.
• Manage and review account reconciliations and transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support corporate department budgeting and forecasting.
• Record expense allocations and chargebacks across various departments and communities, ensuring accurate cost distribution and recovery.
• Reconcile medical self-insured plans, tracking claims against amounts deducted from employee wages, and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Review fixed assets, focusing on new acquisitions such as vehicles and equipment, to ensure proper recording and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of existing internal controls.
• Monitor and analyze monthly expenses, research any unusual items.
• Assist corporate teams with questions arising during the month and provide accounting assistance/training as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather and analyze financial data for decision-making support.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller, AP Supervisor, Property Managers, and other departments to support company initiatives.
• Contribute to the team's effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed.
• Comply with all Southern Management's policies and procedures.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Excellent Excel skills

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in accounting
• Bachelor of Sciences degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Yardi experience preferred