We are looking for a friendly and organized individual who is interested in joining an innovative, growing company! We are an Affordable Housing Management Company with a portfolio of over fifty properties throughout Missouri. The Accounting Specialist is a key member of the Property Accounting Department. This is a full-time position providing full benefits and PTO.

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Accounts Payable
• Timely processing of vendor payables
• Vendor management (W-9, COI)
• Cash Management
• Bank Reconciliations (operating, security deposit, and reserve accounts)
• Manage and track balances in replacement reserves, including submittal and tracking of funds requests
• Financial Reporting
• Monthly close ensuring complete and accurate reports
• Ensure financial reports are presented in a professional manner
• Budgeting
• Participate in and provide support in annual budget preparation
• Ensure budget is accurately loaded into accounting system (Yardi)
• Other
• In conjunction with accounting manager, prepare accounting related training material for property management staff
• Participate in regular training for property management staff
• Timely process security deposit refunds to residents
• Ensure security deposit funds are deposited into correct bank account
• Validate security deposit liability matches security deposit cash account balance
• Other general office duties (answering phone, processing mail, etc.)

• Desired Skills and Experience
• MS Office, Excel, and Word
• Degreed, or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Yardi experience a plus but not required
• Ability to communicate both written and verbal in a professional manner
• Analytical skills
• Financial acumen