Staff Accountant

Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Des Moines Corporate Office – Des Moines, IARemote Type Optional Work from HomePosition Type Full TimeEducation Level High SchoolJob Category AccountingStaff Accountant

At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members. In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work s “Best Workplaces for Women.” BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the “Best Workplaces for Millennials. In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• 401(k) + company match
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• BH Paid Leave
• Sabbatical
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial and operating data, conducting account reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger for a portfolio of multifamily rental properties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for portfolio of multifamily rent properties; analyzing general ledger activity to ensure revenue and expense are correctly recognized and prepared in agreement with the client requirements and the applicable accounting principles.
• Applies independent judgement in preparation of monthly financial statements for the assigned portfolio to ensure an accurate representation of the company s financial position; including but not limited to closing entities books on a monthly basis, preparing journal entries, balance sheet and income statement analysis and reconciliation.
• Manages cash position of portfolio; calculating distributions per client requirements, committing cash to approved payables and communicating any cash deficits for funding.
• Manages capital escrows, verifying repairs are completed on a timely basis, and submitted per terms of loan agreements.
• Completes bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and assists in the detection/correction of adjustments in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office application skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s or 2-year degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or as needed to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job generally operates in a professional office environment, but may also occasionally operate in an outdoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, occasionally move about the office, constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, communicate regularly and effectively with others, both written and verbally, and may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

The ability and means to travel locally, overnight, in specific regions or states via automobile and airplane may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.