Accounting Clerk - Bank Reconciliation (05.17.16)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Corporate

Company Description

Drucker & Falk is a performance driven real estate services and investment firm with a 75 year history of delivering optimal asset value to our clients. We specialize in third party multifamily and commercial management, brokerage, investment sponsorship, asset development and construction consultation. We manage a diverse portfolio of more than  30,000 multifamily apartments, over three million square feet of commercial space, and have brokered more than a billion dollars in commercial transactions.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following:

  • Reconciles general ledger account with various registers.
  • Extract general ledger information.
  • Reconcile bank statements.
  • Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.
  • Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
  • Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections.
  • Prepare and maintain audit work papers and account analysis on an ongoing basis.
  • Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets as requested.
  • Research and analyze property receivables as needed.
  • Maintain an organized filing system for all accounting documents.
  • Maintain a list of all fiduciary bank and investment accounts.
  • Reconcile property fiduciary bank accounts.
  • Process month end reports and check for accuracy.
  • Keeps record of work completed.
  • Reviews error reports and enters corrections into computer.
  • Transmits entered information into database.
  • Files or routes source documents after entry.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding entered data.
  • Complete Journal entries.
  • Process stop payments for properties and corporate office.
  • Complete required bank transfers.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

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

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse 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.

Project Management

Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and within budget.

Customer Service

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills

Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.


Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation

Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Additional Information

Education and/or Experience 
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or five years of accounting experience and/or training. 


Language Skills 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 


Mathematical Skills 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 


Reasoning Ability 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 


Computer Skills 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 
Yardi accounting software experience is a plus 


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree or job experience may substitute for degree
Certifications Preferred: ARM, RAM, CAM, CPM, CAPS, NAHP, HCCP


Experience
Knowledge of apartment property management experience in a five to seven year range as a Regional
Property Manager is a must including three years on-site property manager experience.


Benefits

Competitive Benefits to include Health, Dental, Life, 401K, Employees Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Leave. Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-Free Workplace.