Senior Accountant at Bluestone Development
Omaha, NE 68106
About the Job
Are you ready for a new work challenge where your accounting knowledge and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be regularly put to good use?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment where strong attention to detail, work product accuracy and work quality are highly valued?
Do you enjoy the critical thinking and problem solving that accompanies Financial Planning and Analysis?
Bluestone is a premier developer and property management company in Omaha, NE that specializes in urban, upscale apartment communities. At Bluestone, we believe we have a higher purpose in creating housing that matters. We hold ourselves and our properties to the highest of standards, and want our residents, employees and community to feel the Bluestone difference!
CORE VALUES: We Care, Honor our Word and Do the Right Thing at the Tough Time!
This is an experienced Accountant position that combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The position is solely responsible for Accounting and Financial, Planning and Analysis for multiple business entities including Bluestone Development, Bluestone Property Management and all related properties under management.
Bottom line: Can you ensure accurate and thorough financial records and data, effectively communicate with internal/external customers, and find solutions to problems as they arise while proactively managing a consistent workload?
Salary & Benefits: Competitive base salary plus annual bonus in line with related experience. Bluestone offers an excellent benefits package including 3 weeks of PTO your first year of employment, 11 company-paid holidays (including Christmas Eve through New Year's Day), medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, identity theft, accident, hospital indemnity, common legal plan, and even pet insurance options for you and your family. We offer a safe-harbor 401K plan with a 3% company contribution just for participating in the plan! We also give you a 25% rent discount and a free indoor parking space (where available) when you live in a Bluestone Property.
Convenient Work Location: Midtown Omaha (5110 Mayberry St, Omaha, NE 68106) with free on-site parking! Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely 2 days per week once you have mastered your assigned responsibilities. You must have an interruption-free, dedicated workspace at home to work remotely.
Primary Responsibilities:
Uphold the Company Core Values and consistently follow all company guidelines and policies.
- Accounting
- Ensure complete and accurate recording of all financial business transactions by reviewing general ledger accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Routinely and accurately prepare company books for month-end and year-end closing.
- Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.
- Organize and maintain financial records and be able to produce for periodic external audits.
- Oversee the accounts payable process, work with property site staff on AP related questions, delegate invoice data entry and execute weekly check runs.
- Prepare monthly invoices for commercial tenants and perform annual NNN reconciliations.
- Facilitate preparation of payroll and coordinate with 3rd party payroll provider.
- Prepare and file various tax paperwork, including but not limited to annual 1099 forms and sales & use tax returns.
- Actively monitor bank balances and be able to assess cash requirements for each entity.
- Prepare and transmit deposits.
- Coordinate construction loan draws during development cycles.
- Document processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Identify unbudgeted expenses, process deviations, data entry errors and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company records and financial information.
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Work with property managers to prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts according to schedule.
- Prepare shared expenses budget and forecast.
- Consolidate budgets and forecasts into accounting software and prepare presentations.
- Perform monthly variance to budget analysis and identify key operational drivers.
- Curate and prepare various financial and operational dashboards.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of accounting or related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Competencies:
- Functional Excellence – Knowledge of fundamental accounting, finance and business principles and a general understanding of real estate development and property management.
- Tech-Savvy - efficient and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email), industry specific property management software, database activity, and other general computer knowledge.
- Solution Orientation – ability to understand a situation or problem and using a logical, systematic, sequential approach find creative, appropriate and realistic solutions.
- Process Adherence and Excellence – ability to maintain process discipline with a view to continually improve operational processes, analyze gaps and interdependencies in current processes and develop sustainable solutions.
- Agile – open to change, different and/or innovative ways of doing things; flexible when it comes to one's personal preferences.
- Communication – ability to express oneself clearly in both verbal and written interactions with peers, managers, leadership and customers.
- Drive for Results – Action-oriented, goal-focused and drive for outperforming standards and precedents. Pushes self and motivates others to complete the tasks committed to.
NOTE: At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-parties.
Bluestone is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Bluestone is an E-Verify participating employer.
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