Senior Corporate Accountant

Job description

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker. At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact. The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial reporting. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process through the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, cash reconciliations, and financial reporting support. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this position oversees the Company's Expense Program, ensuring compliance with company policies, maintaining appropriate controls, and supporting associates with expense-related inquiries. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Independently prepare, review, and maintain supporting documentation for journal entries, including accruals, allocations, prepaid expenses, and account reclassifications. Own assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely completion, resolution of reconciling items, and accurate financial reporting. Perform detailed bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and partner with appropriate stakeholders to resolve outstanding items. Execute critical month-end close responsibilities, including account analysis, roll-forwards, tie-outs, and close checklist completion. Analyze financial results and identify unusual fluctuations, trends, and variances requiring further investigation. Review and approve corporate invoices for appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies. Support prepaid expense accounting, including analysis, setup, monthly amortization, and monitoring of account activity. Assist with revenue accounting processes, recurring entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Prepare management reporting and perform ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making and business initiatives. Maintain audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules that clearly document accounting conclusions and account activity. Support internal and external audits by responding to inquiries, providing requested documentation, and assisting with process walkthroughs. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls within the accounting function. Oversee the Company's Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program which includes serving as the secondary resources for account setup, maintenance, credit limit changes, and account closures. Monitor P-Card and employee expense transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, documentation requirements, and internal controls. Investigate and resolve policy exceptions, missing documentation, and other compliance-related issues. Serve as a subject matter resource for associates regarding expense reporting requirements and program procedures. Coordinate with banking partners to resolve cardholder issues, including declines, fraud concerns, compromised accounts, and other account-related matters. Support audit requests and compliance reviews by preparing reports and maintaining appropriate program documentation. Additional Functions and Responsibilities Additional duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), month-end close processes, and balance sheet reconciliations. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, identify root causes, and recommend solutions. Experience preparing detailed accounting workpapers and documentation suitable for management and audit review. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, financial analysis, and data validation techniques. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with internal stakeholders at all levels. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong customer service mindset while appropriately enforcing company policies and controls. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements. #LI-JW1 About Bell Partners Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference. Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today! Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.