Accountant

The Accountant ensures accurate, thorough financial records for Bluestone Property Management and its managed properties, applying sound accounting principles and practical experience to close the books, reconcile accounts, support audits and strengthen internal controls.

This role communicates effectively with internal and external customers, resolves issues proactively, and manages a diverse workload with integrity and attention to detail.

Bottom line

Are you able to maintain accurate, thorough financial records, communicate clearly with internal and external customers, and solve problems quickly while proactively staying ahead of your workload?

Primary Responsibilities:

• Uphold the Company Core Values and consistently follow all company guidelines and policies.
• Accounting

+ Ensure complete and accurate recording of all financial business transactions by reviewing general ledger accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

+ Routinely and accurately prepare company books for month-end and year-end closing.

+ Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.

+ Organize and maintain financial records and be able to produce for periodic external audits.

+ Oversee the accounts payable process, work with property site staff on AP related questions, delegate invoice data entry and execute weekly check runs.

+ Assist with annual commercial tenant NNN reconciliations.

+ Facilitate preparation of payroll and coordinate with 3rd party payroll provider.

+ Prepare and file various tax paperwork, including but not limited to annual 1099 forms and sales & use tax returns.

+ Prepare and submit replacement reserve reimbursement request packages to lenders.

+ Actively monitor bank balances and be able to assess cash requirements for each entity.

+ Prepare and transmit deposits.

+ Coordinate construction loan draws during development cycles.

+ Document processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

+ Identify unbudgeted expenses, process deviations, data entry errors and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences.

+ Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company records and financial information.

+ Work alongside leadership and assist with integration of AI and other technology to automate routine tasks and processes where applicable.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of accounting or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports. This position reports to the Controller.

Competencies:

• Functional Excellence – Knowledge of fundamental accounting, finance and business principles and a general understanding of real estate development and property management.
• Tech-Savvy - efficient and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email), industry specific property management software, database activity, and other general computer knowledge. Experience leveraging AI to improve and expedite routine tasks a plus.
• Solution Orientation – ability to understand a situation or problem and using a logical, systematic, sequential approach find creative, appropriate and realistic solutions.
• Process Adherence and Excellence – ability to maintain process discipline with a view to continually improve operational processes, analyze gaps and interdependencies in current processes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Agile – open to change, different and/or innovative ways of doing things; flexible when it comes to one's personal preferences.
• Communication – ability to express oneself clearly in both verbal and written interactions with peers, managers, leadership and customers.
• Drive for Results – Action-oriented, goal-focused and drive for outperforming standards and precedents. Pushes self and motivates others to complete the tasks committed to.

Work Conditions:

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Normal office environment with good lighting, temperature, noise, and air conditions. This position requires sitting for long periods, daily use of computer and keyboard. Must be able to lift and move 10-25lbs.

Periodic bending, reaching and/or crouching to access files and supplies is to be expected.