Commercial Accountant - Salt Lake City, UT

Posted:
3/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

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Location State:

Utah

Location City:

Salt Lake City

SUMMARY:

This at-will position will prepare financial reports to track company assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities under the direction of the Controller.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list of functions is descriptive of the work to be performed, but it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, processes, or tasks that the job may require.

  • Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

  • Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

  • Maintains assigned general ledgers.

  • Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books.

  • Leads the month-end process for assigned properties and ensures financial statements are detailed and accurate.

  • Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banking partners.

  • Reconciles customer and vendor accounts and supports account receivables collections.

  • Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are coded and billed to the appropriate accounts.

  • Assists outside auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents to perform periodic audits.

  • Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

  • Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  • High-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database software.

  • Proficiency with Yardi preferred.

  • Knowledge of commercial lease agreements and collection practices preferred.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

  • 2-3 years of experience in an accounting field required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 30 pounds or exerting heavy force in a wide disparity of environmental conditions. The job involves standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc. 

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

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