Accounting Associate

Empire Property Management is one of the fastest growing Property Management companies in the Lehigh Valley. As a fast growing organization, we need good people to drive the growth and change. We are currently looking for an Accounting Associate to join our beautiful Downtown Bethlehem offices. As an Accounting Associate for Empire Property Management, you will be responsible for the maintenance of various ledgers on a daily basis as well as the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable process, preparation of financial statements, account analysis, and assisting in the monthly accounting close, including general ledger entry preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate financial records by preparing journal entries for multiple entities and analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.

• Prepare customer invoice statements and assist with revenue recognition

• Assists with Accounts Payable process seeking approvals, entering transactions in accounting software while ensuring each transaction is coded to the proper department and account

• Research department questions and vendor statements; follow up on any discrepancies.

• Reconciles bank accounts and credit card statements.

• Provides financial status information by preparing reports; completing special projects.

• Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.

• Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids; analyzing and reconciling retainage and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.

• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.

• Assist in the preparation of the budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans.

• Support annual financial audit.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.

• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience is required; public or private sector, or in a public accounting firm is preferred.

• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills are vital.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Must be self-motivated, able to learn on own, and work independently towards a deadline.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Technical and Analytical Savvy

• Decision Making and Business Acumen

• Effective Communication:  ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

• Customer Focus:  providing high-quality service to internal and external customers