Accounting Associate

Description Northland Investment Corporation is a privately held, fully integrated real estate operating company focused on the acquisition, development, operation and long-term ownership of multifamily and commercial real estate throughout the United States. The firm's mission is to maximize risk adjusted returns on equity by providing innovative and value added acquisitions, development, and property management solutions to the real estate industry

We are seeking to hire an Accounting Associate.

Please be sure to visit our website at www northland.com

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter via email to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or via fax to: (617) 630-1545.

Position Purpose:
Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable for multifamily properties in a timely and accurate manner. Works as a team with co-workers to ensure that all Accounting Department deadlines are met. Assists site management with accounting issues through e-mail and phone calls.

Essential Functions:
The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.
· Processes full-cycle accounts payable for assigned properties
· Performs special accounts payable processing when required and quarterly distributions
· Completes site deposit bank reconciliations for assigned properties
· Completes security deposit reconciliations for assigned properties
· Ensures proper filing of paperwork related to assigned properties and creates replacement reserve copies when required
· Assists assigned property management with accounting questions
· Conducts monthly audits of assigned properties’ aged delinquencies
· Prepares and audits month-end accounts receivable closeout folders for assigned properties
· Ties-out fixed asset schedules for external audits
· Provides quality assurance for work of other associates
· Ensures that properties are following established Accounting policies and procedures
· Works effectively with Property Accountants to ensure that month-end reports are timely and accurate
· Carries out other duties as assigned by management
· Complies with all Northland Investment Corporation policies and procedures
· Acts as a team member with all employees of the Northland Investment Corporation staff

Requirements Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability: The individual must posses the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

· Advanced competency with computer and variety of software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
· Ability to set priorities for workload
· Ability to interpret responsibilities and possess initiative and willingness to assume additional responsibilities
· Ability to interact with employees, sites and vendors with poise and diplomacy
· Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and maintain a cooperative and productive atmosphere
· Ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions; this includes the willingness to accept the changes made

Experience:
· Two years of accounting, financial services or accounts payable or receivable experience is required

Education:
· A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred

Northland Investment Corporation - 2150 Washington Street - Newton, MA 02462

Northland Investment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.