Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

Our corporate support team is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team! This position will office in Downtown Minneapolis (parking provided) and support our diverse real estate portfolio. The Property Accountant is responsible for a portfolio of residential and mixed-use commercial properties monthly accounting and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP. Candidates with demonstrated industry experience in property accounting and within complex, multi-entity organizations are strongly urged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of monthly financial statements including HUD, MHFA and other regulated properties
• Ability to work with a large portfolio of properties with various levels of complex accounting
• Responsible for month-end closing procedures including, but not limited to: Bank reconciliations, monthly accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, MHFA/HUD monthly reporting requirements
• Review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages to external parties
• Assist with preparation of annual property budgets
• Preparation of semi-annual replacement reserve draw package and surplus cash calculations
• Preparation of year-end property audit work papers
• Various ad-hoc projects as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting / Business with an emphasis in Accounting or a related field required.
• 1-3 year's residential property accounting experience including MHFA/HUD
• Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Month-End Close experience
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Quick learner with a high attention to detail
• Able to multi-task while setting priority, work independently and in a team setting
• Understands and applies accounting process and practices with attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required, with emphasis in Excel
• Real Page accounting software preferred

Benefits

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes

• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plans
• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including
  • Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-Term Disability
• Pet insurance
• Fully paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program (starting at 15 days annualized)
• Starbucks and Hotel discounts
• Charitable giving strategy with corporate match

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