Accountant - Hybrid - Entry Level (Corporate, San Diego, CA)

WHO WE ARE:

CONAM Management Corporation is part of The CONAM Group, a multi-family property investment and management firm established in 1975 that specializes in conventional and affordable housing. We span across 12 states with 11 regional offices that employs a team of 1500+ energetic associates... and we're growing!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

CONAM is offering an exciting opportunity on the (San Diego, CA) Regional Accounting team as a full-time Accountant. This sought-after position requires a demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and professionalism by performing a variety of general ledger and accounting functions for a varied portfolio. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong sense of urgency? Do you possess a strong work ethic? Do you take pride in the quality of your work? If so, then this is the position for you! This is Full-Time | Hourly | Full benefits. This is a hybrid opportunity at our (San Diego, CA) Regional office location.

Pay Range: $ 29 - $32 / Hour

Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Accounting

• Ensure all transactions are correctly entered and posted in system for both cash and accrual accounting.
• Coordinate with accounts payable, banking department, payroll, and RPM.
• Ensure owners receive their required set of reports according to the owner's specifications.
• Report review with managers, coordinate timely and accurate copying and mailing of owner packages to owner or regional office by support staff.
• Ensure all items are paid accurately and timely.
• Provide amortization schedules, work with banking to ensure adequate funding, auto-debits, wires taxes and Insurance are paid either by invoice or through impounds.
• Provide regional portfolio managers information regarding projected expenses.
• Prepare amortization schedules, estimate property tax and insurance increases. Provide a list of all permits, licenses, and bonds for future year.
• Review AME reports sent from property for accuracy.
• Reconcile cash receipts to general ledger, follow up on any adjustments or corrections (if necessary) with regional systems coordinator and regional portfolio manager.
• Compare general ledger to bank statement, accounting for all bank account activity.
• Ensure individual accounts on the balance sheet are identified & properly recorded monthly.
• Verify and approve in-house expenses and payments for accuracy & timeliness.
• Ensure proper payment using the general ledger and vendor history.
• Ensure that properties have the funds available to pay all Con Am expenses.
• Prepare cash flow projections by coordinating with RPM and owners in securing funds for troubled properties.
• Ensure property is reimbursed for capital expenditures paid from operating funds.
• Identify all reimbursable expenses based upon replacement reserve agreement.

Communication

• Return calls and emails within 24 hours of receiving and acknowledging receipt providing estimated timing on responding to request.
• Answer and provide support to internal and external customers, including regional and community personnel, associates in other CONAM departments, and property owners or their representatives.
• Communicate and help fellow Accounting staff, ensuring all projects are complete and accurate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Integrity: Uphold generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors, doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to anticipate internal and external customers’ needs, acting accordingly and giving appropriate priority and focus to customer service and satisfaction.
• Organization and Time Management: Effectively manage time, resources, and information to consistently meet or exceed deadlines, ensuring that work product and information is organized and accessible.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Successfully communicate and collaborate with peers, managers, and customers to achieve common goals. Develop positive relationships across the organization and partner effectively with others.
• Business Communication: Demonstrate an ability to expresses ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents, ensuring communication is respectful, open, honest, and tailored to the receiver. Actively listen and willingly accept and provide constructive, solution-focused feedback.
• Initiative: Exhibit a sense of drive, ownership, and responsibility recognizing opportunities within their “circle of influence,” anticipating threats, and acting on them.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Strive to understand contributing factors, work to resolve complex situations, asking for assistance or guidance when appropriate, drawing correct and realistic conclusions, and making timely decisions based on available information.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity, adapting to changing circumstances quickly and effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting degree or equivalent strongly preferred
• Accounting experience preferred
• Property Management industry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail