West Coast Self-Storage Group, a Property Management and Development Company www.westcoastselfstorage.com, is looking for a dynamic person to join us as our Project Accountant working in Job Cost and Risk Management. You will bring an excitement to learn our business operations end to end to contribute significantly and broadly. You will be part of an accounting / finance department that helps the company achieve its vision and strategy. Your success and fulfillment will be driven by these attributes along with your ability to assist others and contribute to a strong service oriented culture where people come first.

Project Accounting

Contract/Budget/Change Order Management in NetSuite

• Support the Real Estate team with tasks associated with month end closing reconciliations including work in process (WIP) reconciliations
• Prepare all monthly financial reports including but not limited to:

o Job Cost Budget vs Actuals

o Spent to date reports

• Ensure budgets are kept up to date and reflective of current commitments
• Update project budgets monthly in accordance with the Real Estate Development team
• Ensure that Project contract values, change orders, and revised contract amounts are integrated in NetSuite on a regular basis

Insurance Risk Management

• Prepare insurance applications and renewal market submission documentation for all lines of coverage, review policy terms & conditions and quotes
• Manage and oversee all claim related activities
• Process invoices and issue COI as requested

Property Accounting

• Responsible for the month-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, AR/cash and AP transactions
• Prepare and provide accurate and timely monthly financial statements
• Prepare month-end accounting closing packet for assigned companies and owners
• Communicate effectively and clearly with all internal and external customers
• Identify and propose solutions for automation and process improvement while ensuring daily responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy, and timeliness
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field preferred

Salary is DOE plus benefits and a bonus program. (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Sick, Vacation, annual profit sharing and 401(k) with matching funds)

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