Accountant - Staff

Corporate Office - Boston, 2 Center Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America ● Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, 429 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #1434
Friday, November 3, 2023
 

Staff Accountant, Boston/Pittsburgh Corporate Office - Boston, MA / Pittsburgh, PA

 

 

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for daily accounting functions and financial reporting for operational projects as assigned. 

 

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Assistant Controllers and Controller. 

 

Supervision Exercised:  None   

 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

 

Essential Functions of the Position:  (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.) 

 

  • Maintains books and electronic records for projects, in accordance with company’s internal and external reporting requirements.  Performs audits and analyses required by the Controller with minimum oversight. 

  • Monitors and assists site bookkeepers with their job performance responsibilities. 

  • Reconciles bank accounts; makes necessary adjustments on time. 

  • Prepares periodic reporting to government agencies, financial institutions and investors. 

  • Performs monthly close, including analysis of significant variances. 

  • Generates online packages for annual audits as assigned. 

  • Complies with applicable government regulations. Complies with company policies, rules, and regulations. 

  • Maintains and respects resident confidentiality.  

 

 

Operations 

  • Reviews ‘check run’ with Property Manager and authorizes release of payments. 

  • Calculates management fees. 

  • Calculates periodic accruals. 

  • Assists management with budget preparations. 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

 

Education: BS degree in Accounting    

 

Experience: Internship experience preferred. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excel and Word a plus.  Self-motivated with ability to work independently. Must be detail oriented with proven organizational skills.  Desire to learn and share knowledge with others.  Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure due to work complexity and time sensitivity. Will be required to work some nights, holidays, and/or weekends during peak periods of business.  Travel may be required for company meetings, training, and site visits. 

 

 

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions: 

Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility 

 

Beacon Accountant Job Competencies: 

Job Knowledge, Quality, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Organization, Productivity 

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
  • 401(k) with company match, short term disability and long term disability insurance.
  • 3 weeks’ paid vacation, 13 paid holidays.
  • Summer flex scheduling options to allow for early releases on Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Beacon Communities LLC seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class.
 
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At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.
 
Company Overview: Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 18,000 apartments including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. 


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  • Job Family Accounting
  • Pay Type Salary
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  • Corporate Office - Boston, 2 Center Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Corporate Office - Pittsburgh, 429 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America