Accounting and Finance Specialist

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting:

Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, and reviewing financial reports as necessary
Analyze and report on financial status including income statement, communicating financial results to management
Perform cost analysis and suggest areas for cost improvement
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
Prepare balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports

Finance:

Support team members on various projects through research, data compilation, financial analyses and report writing.
Conduct proforma analysis of potential opportunities including cash flow, debt, preferred return and ROI analyses.
Assist in financial analysis of existing projects and potential opportunities utilizing Excel.
Performs monthly profitability analysis
Reviews monthly operating results and understands and explains monthly activity and variances for financial reporting
Prepare / coordinate the annual plan with business partners including maintaining budget templates, consolidated schedules and overall business commentary.
Prepares ad hoc analyses for important variances and processes that are working differently than expected
Create internal and external investment and finance packages.
Conduct market research and project due diligence including rent and sales comparable research, demographic studies and analysis, and feasibility analysis
Provide research support in targeted markets through direct research and internal and external resources. Collect and follow market research on industry trends.
Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1-3 years or less experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in property management industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance or Accounting
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (must have advanced skills and be able to create and edit complex financial formulas) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Must have strong analytical, quantitative, and market research skills.
Strong cash flow modeling skills.
Prior work experience in financial analysis capacity is required.
Must be a team player and be able to multi-task.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Must have a can-do attitude, be teachable, and be able to adapt to changes quickly
Must be proactive and have a strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment.
Must have strategic thought process with great attention to detail.
Be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to prepare financial reports / documents