Staff Accountant

Avison Young is looking for a full-time, on-site Staff Accountant to join our accounting department in Memphis. This role typically includes journal entries, general ledger recons, month end close, accounts payable and accounts receivable. It also includes assisting with audits, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and coordinating with property management and corporate teams on invoices and tenant related matters.

Responsibilities

• Make daily deposits at bank or remote deposit for applicable properties
• Process and verify invoices for applicable properties
• Ensure that invoices and payments are approved
• Enter tenant miscellaneous charges or changes in AppFolio
• Prepare monthly financial reports in accordance with owner specifications
• Communicate with property managers concerning any vendor related issues
• Assist in the set-up of new vendors
• Prepare and issue annual 1099s for selected vendors
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts

Requirements

• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent product quality and attention to detail
• High energy, deadline driven, detail-oriented individual
• Must have positive attitude and flexibility toward workflow, teamwork, and task management
• The ideal candidate must have the ability to act and operate individually, with minimal daily direction from management, to accomplish objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A Business or Accounting Degree and/or equivalent education is required.

OTHER SKILLS
Ability to speak, hear, see and sit; read and write in English; good problem-solving and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task, assess priorities and make appropriate decisions; quick processing skills, familiarity with general accounting systems; fast learner and proficient in use of Microsoft Office; and knowledge of commercial real estate is preferred.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person