Bank Reconciliation Accountant

The Bank Reconciliation Accountant reports to the Bank Reconciliation Supervisor and ensures the accuracy of all records of receipts and disbursements of MAA. This includes preparing various reconciliation reports, assisting others with inquiries and solving problems, monitoring cash activity from the revenue system to the banking system, and related duties. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

• Communicating openly and with integrity

• Embracing opportunities

• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation reports for 300+ apartment properties and other entities with activity in 130 bank accounts for cash receipts, disbursements, and security deposits.

• Assists property personnel and general ledger accountants with inquiries regarding deposit corrections and bank adjustments to determine the corrective action.

• Maintains property and general ledger contact information in the banking system.

• Processes and distributes bank recons and cash activity reports to the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Corporate Accounting Departments.

• Completes daily processes to record the returned checks into the revenue system.

• Assists internal and external auditors with documentation requests.

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops resolutions for reconciling items within the banking system (may include journal entry compilation as well as consultation with other departments).

• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least two years of professional level accounting required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office application software, particularly Excel and a basic knowledge of Access required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with high volume bank reconciliation

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of Yardi Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and banking systems

• Skill in performing detailed work accurately and promptly in an organized manner

• Skill in communicating professionally to others, both verbally and in writing

• Skill in problem solving under stressful conditions and deadlines

• Skill in understanding cash transactions pertaining to revenue, accounts payable, and payroll

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

MAA recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package* including, but not limited to, the following:

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Life and Disability Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Adoption Reimbursement

* Apartment Discount

* Opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement

*Eligibility for benefit plans and programs vary based on hours worked and length of employment.

We are committed to providing service excellence and value to those who depend on us at MAA. Our people-first approach has been transforming properties into communities and apartments into homes for over 25 years. As the largest owner-operator of multifamily apartments in the United States – we are established leaders in the real estate space – bringing tremendous opportunities to those looking to build their careers. We invite you to explore our Brighter View and find your place at MAA!

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