Accountant, Staff

Staff Accountant, Boston or Pittsburgh Corporate Office – Boston, MA or Pittsburgh, PA

Hybrid Position (3 days in Office)

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for daily accounting functions for corporate entities as assigned and participate in the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.  

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Corporate Controller and Lead Corporate Accountant.

Supervision Exercised: None.   

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions of the Position: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class).

• Responsible for all aspects of the monthly corporate bank reconciliation process, making necessary adjustments in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for all aspects of the monthly corporate bank reconciliation process, making necessary adjustments in a timely manner. 
• Assist with month end close including account reconciliations, accruals, detailed general ledger review for proper account coding and service center segments, booking reclasses as necessary. 
• Responsible for preparation of monthly management company receivables reporting, regularly reviewing receivables, and following up on outstanding items. 
• Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly cash basis service center reporting ensuring expenses are properly coded to the appropriate service center. 
• Assist with preparation of workpapers for annual workers compensation audits. 
• Process inter-company billings and complete inter-company reconciliations. 
• Periodic preparation of financial statements. 
• Prepare monthly/annual Sales and Use Tax Returns. 
• Prepare annual workpapers for audits and tax returns. 
• Assist with annual budget preparation. 
• Assists corporate accounting team with special projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Experience: Some general ledger and month end close experience preferred.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.
• Yardi software experience a plus.  
• Hard-working, self-motivated, with ability to work independently. 
• Must be detail oriented with proven organizational skills. 
• Must possess a desire to learn and move up within the organization.  
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure due to work complexity and time sensitivity. 
• Due to time sensitivity of work, position may occasionally require extended hours on during workdays, holidays, and/or weekends during peak periods of business.    

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions: Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.

Beacon Accountant Job Competencies: Job Knowledge, Quality, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Organization, Productivity.

Compensation: $60,000 - $64,000 annual salary

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. 

Company Overview: 

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team. 

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.