Senior Staff Accountant

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PRIMARY PURPOSE

This individual reviews, maintains, and analyzes the general ledger and financial statements of four to seven assigned mall properties and their related partnership or corporate entities.

SPECIFIC TASKS    

•    Review and maintains the general ledger accounts for assigned properties
•    Prepares and updates monthly financial analysis for assigned properties, including budget and forecast variance analysis and commentary.
•    Prepares the annual operating budget for assigned properties and updates periodic financial forecasts.
•    Prepares and distributes reporting packages to joint-venture partners as may be required by the ownership of assigned properties
•    Participates in the year-end close of the assigned properties as well as other assigned tasks.    
•    Responsible for completing special projects, both routine and the occasional, as assigned.
•    Distributes financial reports to various internal personnel, including property management and leasing personnel; assists them in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting financial results.
•    Assists external auditors with annual and special audits.
•    Serves as mentor for less experienced staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree, with a major or concentration in Accounting, CPA is a plus

•    Preferable applicant should have 2 to 3 years experience

•    Analytical/Interpersonal skills

•    Effective interpersonal and communication skills

•    Ability to adhere to strict timetable for completion of assigned accounting responsibilities.  

•    Proficiency with computer-based accounting and spreadsheet applications.

•    Detail oriented

•    Strong analytical ability