F/T Staff Accountant in Puyallup, Washington

A Staff Accountant participates as a key member of the corporate accounting team. The Staff Accountant oversees and manages a full range of duties and responsibilities in the areas of accounting for assigned properties. The Staff Accountant will independently administer several assigned responsibilities on a daily basis as well as assisting other staff members with any projects or duties as time permits.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Data entry of invoices (including coding), rent checks, security deposits, etc. into the accounting software.
2. Processing deposits using the remote deposit machine or prepare to be taken to bank when applicable.
3. Processing twice a week check runs for signature and mailing.
4. Provide assistance to site staff with Yardi or miscellaneous accounting questions.
5. Process security deposit refund/forfeit(s) checks and corresponding journal entries.
6. Monitor bank account balances.
7. Calculate and issue checks for rent transfers, as needed.
8. Troubleshoot misapplied payments or incorrect billing amounts with vendors and tenant ledgers.
9. Post monthly tenant charges in Yardi
10. Update tenant charges in Yardi (including rent/cable increases or missing charges and end of month write offs)
11. Reconcile property petty cash and event check requests
12. Reconcile general ledger accounts for month end closing.
13. Prepare & review month end financials, accruals, etc.
14. Provide assistance to Portfolio Manager's with invoice or tenant account questions and monthly review of delinquencies.
15. Complete assigned projects on time with attention to detail.
16. Training new site staff to use Yardi.
17. Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to copying, faxing, and filing.
18. Create and modify documents such as reports, memos, letters using word processing, spreadsheets, database and/or other presentation software.
19. Complete assigned projects on time with attention to detail.
20. Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and company information.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Computer literate and knowledge of computer software, including use of Microsoft Office and other office standard software. Experience with Yardi Voyager accounting software.
2. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is preferred.
3. A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required.
4. Accurate data entry.
5. Good writing skills. Ability to understand, identify and assess proper format and grammar usage for all official correspondence.
6. Good analytical and problem solving skills.
7. Knowledge of principles and practices of organization and accounting practices.
8. Ability to Multi-task.
9. Able to communicate effectively.
10. Able to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.
11. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
12. Ability to provide support to and assist other staff members.
Compensation: To $50K annually, depending on experience and education. Accounting degree highly preferred.
If you feel you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume to hiring@housing4seniors.com today.