Commonwealth Associates, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Accounting Specialist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $25/hrCommonwealth is an established Real Estate Management Company that manages over 150 investment properties throughout Oregon and Washington. They are currently looking for an Accounting Specialist to plan and direct accounting activities within the finance of the organization, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll
Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports
Reconcile income and work with community manager to resolve discrepancies
Handle other operations of a property such as posting deposits
Prepare bills to be paid including receiving approval, and pay bills when necessary
Processes periodic recurring "debt service" payments including owner draws, loan payments, property tax payments, etc
Maintains daily cash management for all accounts in your portfolio
Works with the Regional Manager of a property to prepare a financial budget for the coming year
Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls
Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems
Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records
Directs and participates in cost analyses and rate studies
Interacts with clients when questions arise regarding their financial reports
Works with community owners and/or their CPA's on year-end tax returns by providing necessary information to do year-end entries
Approves ACH and wire transactions
Post rent payments when mailed to the corporate office
Enter ACH bank information into the system
Assist in the production of management fee invoices and verify 100% are billed and recouped monthly
Reconcile credit card statements for all current card holders or property and ensures all transactions are recorded and recouped as necessary
Assist with rent concession matching between payroll and ManageAmerica
Do bank statement reconciliation for all trust accounts
Participate and train at Quarterly Manager Meetings, Commonwealth University 101, 201 and 301
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Adobe, and internet skills)
Typing and 10 key by touch
Financial/mathematical aptitude
Must be detail oriented
Good to excellent verbal and written skills
Well-motivated, able to work both independently and part of a team
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits package that includes:
Competitive Wage depending on experience
Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
Flexible spending accounts – Cafeteria 125 Plan
401K Plan with company match up to 5%
Accrued personal days – 20 days per year
Company
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
We provide expert engineering and consulting services that enable a more reliable and resilient power system.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rich Collins
President and CEO
Craig Tapley
Chief Financial Officer
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