Accounting Specialist

ELEMENT2 GROUP

  • East Providence, RI
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Perform monthly account reconciliations , including bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts. Main Responsibilities Maintain and update the General Ledger , ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEast Providence, RI

    Description

    The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with general ledgers, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and planning. Experience within the real estate industry is highly preferred. Main Responsibilities
    • Maintain and update the General Ledger, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
    • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts.
    • Assist with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
    • Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for management review.
    • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
    • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity and assist with resolving discrepancies.
    • Review financial data for accuracy, identify variances, and assist with explaining significant changes.
    • Assist with cash flow planning and tracking.
    • Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
    • Support the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing processes.
    • Assist with property-level financial reporting and analysis, where applicable.
    • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external accounting professionals as needed.
    • Provide general administrative and financial support to management.
    • Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
    Qualifications
    • 20+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial administration.
    • Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
    • Experience preparing or supporting financial reports and financial statements.
    • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, planning, or financial analysis.
    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Ability to identify discrepancies and independently research and resolve issues.
    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Real estate accounting or property management experience strongly preferred.
    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
    Preferred Experience
    • Real estate or property accounting
    • Property-level financial reporting
    • General Ledger management
    • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Month-end close
    • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
    • Financial planning and analysis
    • Experience working with accounting/ERP software

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