Continental Properties is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. Under the supervision of the Construction Accounting Manager, you will perform general bookkeeping while maintaining responsibility for the financial statements, general ledgers, and balance sheet reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will also support the construction draw process.
We are embracing a hybrid working environment and you can work both in the office and from home but will need to be available to work out of the office 3 days per week. #LI-Hybrid
Essential Responsibilities:
Prepare journal entries, data entry and posting, on a monthly basis, to ensure integrity of the general ledger and financial statements
Prepare Concur reporting for corporate credit card charges and reconciliations
Maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Analyze revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities to ensure accounting is applied to projects under construction
Support the month-end closing process to ensure seamless close out
Provide support for the preparation and presentation of financial reports for the corporation including quarterly consolidated financial statements
Provide support for the construction draw process for ongoing construction projects including the gathering of documentation to ensure that the process is performed promptly
Communicate with project managers, lenders, vendors and external parties to manage draw requests and requirements
Help provide documentation for the annual interim and year-end audit
Skills for Success:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience; preference towards public accounting experience or construction accounting experience
You will have knowledge of accounting principles
You will have knowledge of computers and familiarity with accounting software.
What Sets Us Apart:
Continental Properties is a great place to work, as evidenced by our consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our team members vote for us as a Top Workplace:
A company culture that encourages innovation and empowers team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools essential to achieving a successful and meaningful career
Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
An excellent work environment with potential for long-term growth in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program
Paid holidays and lucrative vacation time; half days on Fridays during designated months
Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals
For team members who are interested, informal offsite gatherings and company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis
6-weeks paid parental leave with family-forming & fertility benefits (up to 12-weeks for birth mothers)
On-demand mental health support and an employee assistance program
You Belong Here Committee focused on promoting and inclusive and equitable work environment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team