Associate, Accounting
Birge & Held is a company committed to transforming lives through multifamily housing. They are seeking an Accounting Associate to support their rapid growth, focusing on month-end close and reimbursement submissions to lenders.
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end close duties, including but not limited to:
- Lender escrow analysis and prepaid/accrued expense analysis
- Balance Sheet audit and adjusting/reclass journal entries
- Bank reconciliation for operating/savings/entity accounts
- Management fee calculation and invoicing
- General Ledger and Operating Statement review and adjusting/reclass journal entries
- Monthly/quarterly reimbursement submission to lenders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent years of experience
- General accounting/bookkeeping
- Ability to provide and receive critical feedback
- Experience with Microsoft Office required, especially Excel
- Ability to efficiently use email, phone, fax, scan, mail, etc
- Willing to work long hours to meet deadlines (month-end close week)
- Ability to complete other task as assigned by management
- Efficient, accurate, and timely (key themes of our department)
- Self-starter
- Structured, organized, and capable of fulfilling a wide range of responsibilities
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Effective communication within the organization, both verbally and in writing
- Prior experience with bookkeeping duties required
- Must be able to work at a desk for extended periods of time
- Sensitivity to confidential matters and information is required
- Ability to multi-task and meet changing deadlines
- Real estate background and an understanding of loan documents is a plus
Benefits
- Maintain work-life balance with a flexible hybrid schedule and a generous paid time-off policy, including up to 20 days of PTO per year.
- In addition to traditional PTO, you’ll receive 14 holidays including a floating holiday and your birthday.
- Separately, if you’ve served in the military, you’ll receive Veterans Day as a paid day off.
- Make a difference in your community with 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off (PTO) each year, giving you the ability to support a cause or organization of your choice.
- Take advantage of supportive leave benefits, including up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave and 6 weeks of paid childbirth leave.
- Boost your earnings with a performance-based bonus, determined by your role and achievement in individual, departmental, and company-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Save on living expenses with exclusive employee discounts at Birge & Held properties.
- Prioritize your well-being with a robust wellness program that supports your physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Enjoy up to $25 in monthly gym membership reimbursements and gain access to certified health coaches dedicated to helping you achieve your personal wellness goals.
- Access competitive dental, vision, and comprehensive medical plans to ensure you and your family receive the care you need.
- Enjoy peace of mind today and tomorrow with a 401(k) plan that includes a competitive employer match.
- Receive automatic enrollment in the company paid basic life insurance policy with the opportunity to elect supplemental life insurance.
- With employment at Birge & Held you have the ability to elect additional ancillary benefit options including but not limited to, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Critical Illness Insurance that provides extra protection against unexpected health challenges.
- Stay connected and equipped for success with a monthly phone stipend of up to $50 to help cover your mobile service costs.
- Grow your career through the support of a dedicated Talent Development team and a tuition reimbursement program.
- Be part of an organization consistently recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the USA, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
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