Senior Accountant Staff CCC
Virginia Beach, Virginia
State: VA
City: Virginia Beach
Zip Code: 23452
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing Construction and Development (C&D) financial statements. The Senior Staff Accountant will also work with the C&D Assistant Controller to ensure that deadlines are met timely and accurately.
Duties & Tasks
- Analyze monthly portfolio detail and research significant accounting matters.
- Review staff accountants’ work and comment on completeness and accuracy.
- Possess detailed understanding of most C&D transactions, systems and related industry terms.
- Review agreements and contracts to ensure compliance in reporting and payment obligations.
- Prepare and review wires and ACH payments.
- Act as a liaison to Internal and External Audit in relation to C&D matters.
- Effectively use Unifier and Workday to prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, transactions, and account activity.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding items within the C&D portfolio.
- Assist in the training of staff accountants and develop strength as a coach/mentor.
- Participate in the evaluation, development and documentation of accounting procedures, policies and controls.
- Additional duties and projects as assigned by management.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting from an accredited business school.
- CPA designation is desired.
- 3 years accounting experience in monthly financial statement preparation and review is desired.
- Real Estate background desired.
- Possess a strong customer service focus.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
- Superior time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively train staff accountants.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well with accounting team, construction and development management team, and other departments, including upper management.
- Possess strong analytical skills.
- Strong sense of teamwork and work ethic demonstrated.
- Willing to work on a flexible schedule (some overtime required).
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
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