Accounting Specialist

Description: NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California - NALS owns and manages over 16,000 apartment homes throughout the United States.Our success remains grounded in disciplined investing principles and a company culture of collaboration and excellence. Friendly, professional team members across the nation work hard to provide our residents a quality place to call home. By providing more amenities, more service, and more value, we strive to make apartment living both enjoyable and easy. Benefits and PerksStarting annual compensation: $65k - $70kJob Type: Full-time; in officeMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401(k) with generous employer matchEmployee assistance programHealth & Wellness programsEmployee referral bonus10+ days of paid time offLunch provided twice a week Office snacks including unlimited coffeeAmazing opportunities for career progressionAlong with tons of other great benefits and amazing perks! General Purpose of JobUnder the supervision of the Controller and Accounting Manager, performs a variety of accounting functions by standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial areas. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the followingPrint cash sheetsReview bank reports verifying deposits & research discrepancies/collect processor reportNSF's - notify property of any NSF'sProcess credit card refunds/voids Handle property accounting issuesReview A/P batches to actual invoices then submit A/P batches to operations for approvalPost A/P and prepare check batches for printing Mail out checks/post auto-draft utility JE'sSDR review and process Review utility spreadsheet for discrepanciesTax and Insurance ImpoundsCRS and Sales Tax payments Prepare bank depositsMonthly bank reconciliationsCreate an email relating to accounting errorsEmergency check processingReview petty cash statementsReview property month-end pre-closeCreate/approve new vendor codes (once W-9 and insurance certificate (if req.) have been submitted) in Yardi SystemsEnter year-end vendor totals for preparation of 1099'sPerform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects as assigned Requirements: This position requires an understanding of accounting principles and a strong aptitude for working with numbers. Ability to work with others in stressful situations. Microsoft Office, Yardi and property management accounting experience is a plus! HR Related/Physical DemandsJob is intermittently sedentary but requires mobility (i.e., climb stairs)Will use repetitive motion of hand-wrist in computer use and writingWork in a typical office settingEmotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this positionMust handle stressful, urgent, novel and diverse work situations on a daily basisAttendance and punctuality are essential for success in this positionLifting up to 20 pounds40-hour workweek; Monday - FridayTo learn more about us, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Compensation details: 0 Yearly SalaryPI3d0d0-