Job Description:

Description

Corporate Accountant - Fixed Assets

Competitive PTO
10 Paid Holidays
20% Rent Discount for IRET rents
Volunteer Time Off each Quarter
Medical/Dental Benefits - 1st of Month after Start Date
401k match up to 5% - Immediately

Summary

The Corporate Accountant - Fixed Assets will work with the accounting group and report directly to the Controller. The objective of this position is to manage the fixed asset accounting process and prepare recurring financial reports and analyze financial information. Additional focus areas may include cash management and accounts payable.

Expectations

Strong understanding and application of US GAAP. Requires minimal supervision. Self-directed and self-motivated. Requires a high level of initiative and task completion. Manages details while maintaining focus on overall goals and strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Oversee fixed asset accounting requirements, including capitalization policies, depreciation schedules, additions, disposals and regular reporting.

- Assist with financial reporting to prepare and coordinate regular monthly and quarterly financial reports.

- Assist with coordination and preparation of periodic forms filed with the SEC (Forms 10Q and 10K).

- Perform reconciliations of financial information to other departments and data sources.

- Collaborate with Property Accounting department to support overall department goals and objectives

- Monitor daily cash management, process bank transfers or ACHs and post daily activity to the general ledger

- Prepare audit materials and interact with internal and external auditors.

- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare and post entries to the general ledger and/or a subsidiary journal.

- Maintain subsidiary journals/databases. Evaluate subsidiary journals/databases for errors and omissions and post corrections in the general ledger. Perform detailed review, analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

- Perform variance analysis on financial data.

- Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department

- Assist with internal control compliance.

- Act as backup to other Corporate Accounting positions.

- Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.

Growth Outlook

Within 1 month:

- Understand IRET's company culture and be able to navigate different communication and work styles

- Understand and be able to navigate our accounting software and ancillary tools that complement it

- Review the processes of the Corporate Accountant-Fixed Assets, building on your current understanding of accounting principles, in relation to the nuances of the IRET's needs

Within 2 months:

- Own your month-end processes

- Analyze budget versus actual variances for your area and suggest corrections, if needed

- Work independently on day to day duties of fixed assets, cash management, and reconciliation procedures

Within 6 months:

- Fully understand your area and identify opportunities for process improvements

- Work with other departments on ways to better support their needs. Gain an understanding of how you can best interact and communicate with other staff to achieve mutual goals

- Broaden exposure to other areas within the corporate accounting department

Community Involvement

Encouraged to belong to and/or serve on committees of local service clubs, charitable giving programs, merchant associations, Chamber of Commerce, or other business networking groups. Encouraged to participate in service projects, and to establish and maintain contacts within the community to promote IRET.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical Skills

- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information, can organize and process diverse financial and accounting information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, designs work flows and procedures.

- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Fiscal Management

- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions, displays orientation to profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition, aligns work with strategic goals.

- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue, conserves organizational resources.

- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results.

Communications

- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, gives full attention to what others are saying without interrupting, take time to understand what is being said, and effectively expresses ideas and opinions.

- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet different audiences, presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.

- Customer Service Orientation - When dealing with internal or external customers - Manages difficult or emotional situations, responds promptly to customer needs or requests, solicits customer feedback to improve service, follow through on requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments.

- Teamwork & Collaboration - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, supports everyone's efforts to succeed, includes when appropriate and works effectively with all other departments to accomplish company goals.

Organizational Support

- Respect & Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educates others on the value of diversity, promotes a harassment-free environment, embraces differences and utilizes those differences to the company's benefit, builds a diverse workforce.

- Ethics & Integrity - Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with honesty, integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values, maintains confidentiality.

- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, keeps emotions under control, focuses on resolving conflict not blaming, maintains confidentiality, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments. Represents a professional image of IRET in conduct and adherence to dress code requirements.

- Project Management - Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and budget, manages project team activities and effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously.

- Organizational Support - Completes tasks correctly and on time, supports organization's goals and values, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality outcomes.

Personal Responsibility

- Responsibility - Know and adhere to all federal, state, and/or local laws as well as company policies and procedures contained in the manuals, handbooks and training provided by IRET or as otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.

- Resourcefulness -

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