Corporate Accountant

We are hiring immediately for a Corporate Accountant. This is a full-time position, requiring candidates to work onsite 1 day a week in our Salt Lake City office location. Apply today!

About Us

Cottonwood Residential has a rich history that spans twenty years! We are headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and operate in twelve states across the United States. We own multi-family real estate and manage our communities while delivering the best “home at last” experience for our residents.

Job Summary

The Corporate Accountant works directly under the Assistant Controller. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain accurate accounting records for multiple corporate entities. The Corporate Accountant is responsible for processing AP, reconciling cash, monthly billback to property timely and accurately in accordance with the accounting policies and procedures.

The incumbent must be able to conduct themselves in a professional and friendly manner and be a proactive, self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision and demonstrated history of taking initiative. The incumbent must have the ability to exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks in order to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, exhibit a high degree of flexibility, and to build strong relationships with other departments in order to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. This is a full-time position based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid – in office once per week

Corporate Accountant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post invoices.
• Prepare and post corporate deposits.
• Process multiple monthly billback to properties.
• Perform weekly cash reconciliation report.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable monthly.
• Record corporate and personal expense reimbursement reports in system.
• Assist monthly reconciliation of capital raising and distributions.
• Record the monthly corporate expense accrual.
• Assist with 3rd party financial importing.
• Assist with daily journal entries processing and other accounting tasks.
• Assist with year-end audits and tax preparation worksheets. 

Additional Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to read, understand and analyze financial statements.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas and basic data functions
• Must be flexible and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Experienced in problem solving, and able to follow a methodical implementation process.
• Ability to exercise poise, tactfulness, diplomacy, and good interpersonal skills in order to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work independently

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in applied accounting.
• Yardi experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Cottonwood Residential provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cottonwood Residential complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The candidate/employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and it may be modified at any time. An employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.

Cottonwood Residential has changed the industry by being one of the first apartment management companies to offer Self-Guided Tours which has redefined the customer experience. We will lean on your innovation, desire to learn, and ability to work hard to continue to improve the customer experience at our communities. Get excited to create an unforgettable experience for those who enter our doors because we can’t wait to see you welcome customers to their Home at Last!