JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT Department: MGM Reports To: Accounting Supervisor FLSA Status: Non‐Exempt Date Approved: 2/13/2013 SUMMARY Perform day‐to‐day accounting and banking procedures, close books for property management, assist the Accounting Supervisor in the performance of his/her duties such as the monthly close, budget preparation, audit, payroll and ongoing financial analysis. Coordinate closely with Accounting Clerk (when hired) on accounts payable, bank reconciliations, deposits, intercompany billings and preparation of treasury reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Property Management Accounting & Finance 
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Post monthly rent for all residents in portfolio, ensuring accuracy and coordinating with site staff as needed. Maintain resident ledger, ensuring accuracy of charges, payments and adjustments. Review and post rent payments and other non‐resident receipts within two business days of receipt. Bill monthly property management fee to properties on the first of each month. Post payroll journal entries and prepare 401k disbursement reports for property management staff. Prepare intercompany billings and allocation of charges at month‐end according to accounting calendar. Prepare monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries according to accounting calendar. Provide research and analysis report to Portfolio Supervisors, Director of Property Management and other corporate staff as needed. Prepare draft financial statements for all properties: budget vs. actual income statement, balance sheet, accounts payable and accounts receivable reports, general ledger, trial balance, rent roll and other documents as requested by staff. Prepare reference material for annual budgeting process and load final budgets into YARDI accounting system by the end of January each calendar year. Assist Accounting Supervisor with preparation of audit schedules and provide documentation to auditor as needed. Primary YARDI support contact for property management staff. These following duties will be the responsibility of the G/L Accountant until Accounting Clerk is hired in early 2014: o
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Integrate property management payables into workflow system with the Portfolio Supervisor to review; review and post payable batches; enter property related bills not routed to sites; file payable backup; submit positive pay file to bank(s). Process corporate and property management accounts payable/invoices received at corporate office and integrate into workflow system. Scan and enter deposits received at corporate office. Reconcile intercompany payables on a quarterly basis. Prepare bank reconciliations; file bank statements and reconciliations. Maintain filing and workflow systems for finance and accounting documents. Assist Accounting Supervisor, Director of Property Management, Portfolio Supervisor, CFO and managers with special requests for information. Corporate Accounting & Finance 
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Review and post corporate deposits including donations, intercompany payments, reserve draws and other receipts within two business days of receipt. Generate community organizing monthly billings on the first of each month. Post payroll journal entries and prepare 401k disbursement reports for corporate staff on the day payroll is processed. Prepare monthly treasury reports for CFOO. Research questions from corporate staff on financial statement activity. Prepare intercompany billings and allocation of charges at month‐end. Assist Supervisor with preparation of audit schedules and provide documentation to auditor as needed. Other Duties as assigned SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. 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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills Accounting experience with property management company Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems. Preferred proficiency in FundEZ, YARDI, and QuickBooks Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple and varied projects Commitment to the provision of long‐term affordable housing and to the concept of organizing low‐
income people to stabilize communities and create social change Commitment to green‐building and sustainable policies and practices Willingness and ability to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events 
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Ability to work independently and take initiative Ability to work in a team environment including multicultural settings ACCOUNTABILITY Under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, perform all duties in a detailed oriented, verifiable manner. Take responsibility to complete tasks assigned in a complete and timely manner. Exercise independent judgment in concert with the Accounting Supervisor assignments. Perform all duties to the highest ethical and accounting standards. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four‐year college or university plus 1‐2 years of accounting, or Associate of Arts (A.A.) from an accredited institution of higher learning and 4 or more years of accounting experience; or equivalent experience and/or training, preferably with in property management. LANGUAGE ABILITY Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATH ABILITY Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. May require lifting of up to 25 pounds P R O C E D U R E F O R A P P L Y I N G F O R P O S I T I O N To apply, please email to [email protected] the following documents: 
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a resume and cover letter, three job references…at least two from former supervisors 
We will not accept post mailed or hand delivered application packets. The above job description is not intended to be an all‐inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. ______________________________________ ACKNOWLEDGED: Supervisor Signature Date ___________________________ ______________________________________ ACKNOWLEDGED: Employee Signature Date ______________________________________ PRINT: Employee Name ___________________________