Staff Accountant - Residential Services
Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Non Exempt
State::VA City:Virginia Beach
Brand:Corporate
Overview
AvalonBay is proud to be named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2018.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. AvalonBay currently owns and operates approximately 80,000 apartment homes in the US and employs approximately 3,000 associates. We are looking for a Staff Accountant - Residential Services to sit in ourVirginia Beach, VAoffice.
The Role
The Staff Accountant’s overall responsibility is to complete the analytics for specific categories within the financial statements in a timely manner.
- Analyze monthly account detail, research and explain significant variances for designated categories
- Analysis and reconciliation of specific general ledger accounts
- Perform month end revenue analysis
- Perform contract revenue analysis
- Perform mid-month utility analysis and process utility exceptions daily
- Complete routine and non-routine Journal Entries and document support
- Produce special financial reports and schedules requested by third parties
- Add/edit assets as appropriate in the fixed asset module
- Work with construction department to complete capex close
- Monitor and submit wires or ach payments according to contract terms
- Continuously monitor the Residential Services e-mail box and respond to site requests in a timely manner
- Investigate and resolve outstanding items
- Assist in keeping documentation of processes current
- Participate in special projects to improve efficiencies
You Have...
The Staff Accountant will be required to have an undergraduate degree in Accounting (or be within 6 months of completion if currently enrolled) from an accredited business school.
In addition:
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong ability to work under pressure and independently.
- Real Estate background desired but not required.
- Possess a strong customer service focus.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Access and Word. Experience with Visual Basic macros, pivot tables and lookup or sumif formulas a plus.
- Superior time management and organizational skills as well as demonstrated ability to develop strong analytical skills.
- Possesses a strong sense of teamwork and work ethic.
- Willing to work on a flexible schedule (some overtime required).
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
- Comprehensive benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more!
- Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
- Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
- A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
- A culture built on purpose and our core values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, andA Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.
AvalonBay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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