Great With Numbers? Thrive on Details? Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career as Our Next Staff Accountant!
Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Billing Bookeeping Financial Reports General Ledgers Invoices QuickBooks Reconciliation @5 Star VA posted 4 days ago ShortlistJob Detail
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Female
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Industry Finance
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Qualifications Associate
Job Description
About the Role:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting functions related to assigned properties, ensuring financial records are accurate, reconciled, and prepared in a timely manner. This role works closely with Property Managers to prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, and maintain the integrity of financial data.
The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain financial information clearly. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on schedule
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances
- Draft monthly property financial statements and supporting reports
- Communicate with Property Managers regarding financial statements, account activity, and reporting needs
- Review financial records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting records
- Assist with month-end accounting activities and financial reporting processes
- Ensure accounting transactions comply with company policies and procedures
- Collaborate with internal team members to resolve accounting questions and issues
- Spend approximately 25–50% of each shift handling phone-based communication
Qualifications & Skills
Important Skills:
- Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
- Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Financial statement preparation experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to explain financial information clearly and professionally
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Ideal Personality & Mindset:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Analytical and solution-focused
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Professional communicator
- Collaborative team player
- Dependable with strong follow-through
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Committed to accuracy and continuous improvement
Tools & Technologies
- Standard accounting and financial management software as applicable
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office Suite
Skills requirements:
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Strategic thinker
- Writing and documentation skills
- Must be able to prioritize work
- Courteous and friendly
- Organized and has great attention to detail and quality assurance
- Ability to build trust
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Phone communication skills
- Other skills as required
Software requirement:
- Licensed OS
Hardware requirements:
- 5 MBPS or higher Internet (hardwired / not WIFI). If you don’t have 5 MBPS then you must agree to if selected.
- Private and quiet dedicated home office area
- Modern computer and operating system
- Back-ups in case of power or Telco interruptions
- Good headset and webcam (Preferably noise-canceling headset)
Work Schedule & Environment
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
- Remote work environment
Compensation
- Starting at $5/hour depending on experience.
- All raises and bonuses are at the discretion of the client.