Accountant

Habitat America is a leading regional property management company, largely based in the Mid-Atlantic region, with its corporate headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland. Habitat America is committed to providing the highest standard of service in every aspect of property operations to our apartment community owners in market rate, affordable multi-family and senior real estate. Habitat America prides itself for the quality employees hired and retained that have made the company such a success. We are seeking a driven, hardworking, pleasant individual to join our company as our newest Accounting Specialist.
Wanted: Immediate Hire
POSITION:Habitat America seeks a strong, professional full-time Accountant.
Position Title:Accountant
HOURS:40 hours per week- FULLTIME
COMPENSATION:Salary is commensurate with experience, approximately $56,000 to $60,000!
COMPANY BENEFITS:Habitat America's full-time employees have access to medical, dental and vision insurance plans, the option to participate in a 401k plan after 1 year of service, life insurance coverage, paid time off, supplemental insurances, access to professional development and ongoing training and more!
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:A four-year bachelor's degree in accounting is desired. However a minimum of an associate's degree in accounting is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
2+ years accounting or bookkeeping experience desired
Excel proficiency is a must
STRONG data entry proficiency
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Yardi software experience a plus
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must!
Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
Enter journal entries into the accounting software
Accruals/Deferrals/Prepaids
Ensure that reversing entries occur
Conduct a monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
Conduct periodic reconciliations of mortgage accounts to ensure their accuracy
Issue financial statements for Controller review
Assist with assembly of information for owners, investors and regulating entities
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Assist the Controller with special projects
Special projects, as necessary.