Senior Staff Accountant

RCP; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management company is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to ensure the accuracy of monthly financials and assist in compliance with regulations. The role involves collaborating closely with various stakeholders and maintaining high standards in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management and fund accounting, with a focus on detail and effective communication skills. A competitive salary and strong benefits are offered for this pivotal role.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Training and career development programs

Bonus programs

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience required, preferably in property management.
• Fund accounting experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain monthly financial production for assigned Associations.
• Prepare financial statements free from error and meet deadlines.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Vantaca

Job description

RCP Management is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team. RCP offers an excellent opportunity with a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience. RCP Management offers a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with an employer match, and short-term/long-term Disability Benefits. Other benefits include robust training programs, bonus programs, career track programs, and much more. The senior staff accountant will be responsible for handling and maintaining monthly financial production for a specifically assigned number of Associations. This includes but is not limited to accurately maintaining financial records of assigned Associations, producing monthly reports, booking journal entries, requesting transfers, updating/maintaining bank forms, and working cooperatively with the Association’s CPA for annual audit and tax purposes. Responsibilities: • Distinguish between Operating, Deferred Maintenance, and Capital Reserve items when preparing financials. • Determine if an item is a current month expense, prepaid, or to be deferred to a future month. • Book payroll entries. • Work cooperatively with bookkeepers, managers, support staff, and board/committee members to assist with and explain financial inquiries/concerns. • Perform a Quality Control review of financials prepared by others for a portfolio of communities. • Assist the Controller with continuing education of accounting staff. • Assist with the development and ongoing review of internal controls and other accounting procedures. • Provide training for newly hired Staff Accountants. • Effectively and efficiently prepare financial statements that are free from error and consistent on a month-to-month basis. • Meet deadlines and ensure that all financials are completed by the 25th of the month, or as required by the client contract. • Assist an outside auditing firm during the annual audit. • Attend Client meetings with the Board/Finance Committee as needed or if specified in the management agreement. Qualifications: • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. • Proven accounting experience is required, with accounting experience in property management preferred. • Fund accounting experience required. • Vantaca experience preferred. • Strong communication and attention to detail. Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

• Distinguish between Operating, Deferred Maintenance, and Capital Reserve items when preparing financials. • Determine if an item is a current month expense, prepaid, or to be deferred to a future month. • Book payroll entries. • Work cooperatively with bookkeepers, managers, support staff, and board/committee members to assist with and explain financial inquiries/concerns. • Perform a Quality Control review of financials prepared by others for a portfolio of communities. • Assist the Controller with continuing education of accounting staff. • Assist with the development and ongoing review of internal controls and other accounting procedures. • Provide training for newly hired Staff Accountants. • Effectively and efficiently prepare financial statements that are free from error and consistent on a month-to-month basis. • Meet deadlines and ensure that all financials are completed by the 25th of the month, or as required by the client contract. • Assist an outside auditing firm during the annual audit. • Attend Client meetings with the Board/Finance Committee as needed or if specified in the management agreement.

Compensation:
$70,000-$80,000 per year