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McKinstry Accountant in Seattle, Washington
Accountant
Location WA - Seattle
Job Family Accounting and Payroll
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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.
At McKinstry (https://www.mckinstry.com/) and its affiliates like Emerald Initiative (http://emeraldinitiative.com/) , we’re proud to be a diverse group of problem-solvers and real estate professionals. We believe the world needs intellectually curious and solutions-oriented people who want to make our communities better.
At Emerald Initiative we envision, develop, own, and operate commercial real estate and alternative energy infrastructure. Our boldly sustainable buildings provide a healthy home for our curated communities and we focus on projects that make a difference to the people and neighborhoods that they serve. Emerald Initiative takes a long-term view to investing, and we proudly deliver financial returns that are enhanced by our environmental and community outcomes.
The Opportunity with Emerald:
We are currently seeking an Accountant to work on Emerald’s growing portfolio of properties. The successful candidate will provide accurate, efficient accounting services to Emerald’s clients, working directly for the Controller. To keep operations and accounting running smoothly, you will have the following responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
Process corporate vendor invoices, such as mortgages and insurance, for review and approval.
Distribute Operations invoices, such as security and maintenance for processing.
Timely processing of vendor payments.
File accounts payable documents.
Process development/construction project invoices and pay applications.
Accounts Receivable
Post ACH receipts to accounting system.
Deposit and post manual receipts to accounting system.
File accounts receivable documents.
Prepare tenant charges for review and approval.
Month-End Closing
Month-end close procedure including:
Bank reconciliations
Journal entries
Generate financial reports from accounting system.
Support
Assist in generating and distributing various accounting system reports.
Prepare requested documentation to support financial data.
Produce and support the development of financial and other reports outside the accounting system.
Learn and support the management of accounting and owner file structures.
Learn and support preparing, and processing investor distributions.
Manage and distribute incoming mail.
Handle incoming inquiries from vendors regarding outstanding payments and other matters.
Develop relationships with internal/external customers.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
Experience with above responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum two (2) years general accounting experience required
Intellectually curious and desire to learn
Willingness to diagnose and solve problems
Resourceful self-starter
Positive and proactive communication
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required
Working knowledge of SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat preferred
Familiarity with automated accounting software preferred
Willingness to work in person at the office a minimum of two (2) days per week
PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Transgender inclusive benefits
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
“Building Good” paid community service time
Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
T he pay range for this position is $55,300 - $97,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
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