Staff Accountant (Hybrid), Hartford CT

The Spirit of the Position:

LAZ's continued growth has created an opportunity in the Client Reporting Services department for a talented Accountant with public and/or private accounting experience to join our professional team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of monthly accounting and reporting for an assigned region comprised of 30+ managed parking locations.

Accurately reconcile and journalize accounting entries for monthly client activity, including revenues, costs/expenses, and financial activity. Timely report the summarized monthly activity and results in the form of financial statements and related schedules as part of a complete monthly financial report package. Communicate and interact with regional and facility personnel working in the field.

This position is at the Home Office located in Hartford, CT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly accounting and reporting for a portfolio of individual managed locations within an assigned region

• Perform required month-end close activities for each location, including accurate preparation and recording of all journal entries.

• Reconcile and record activity from daily cash reports, credit card activity reports, and bank statements. - Complete individual location bank reconciliations using auto matching application.

• Reconcile all location Balance Sheets and related asset, liability and equity accounts. Prepare analysis and lead sheets, when appropriate.

• Compile and prepare comprehensive monthly financial report packages and submit timely to the field for review and approval.

• Meet monthly financial report submission deadlines to GM and client in line with management agreement and client expectations.

• Calculate, prepare, and file all applicable tax returns, including property, parking, and sales and use taxes.

• Prepare and process funding and wiring requirements, including distributions, taxes, and intercompany settlements.

• Communicate and interact with regional and facility personnel working in the field.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS Degree in Accounting

SKILLS:

• Experience and proven ability in demonstrating analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and effectively interface and communicate both through written and verbal means.

• Excellent computer skills, including high and proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in General Accounting or Finance with application of GAAP.

• Experience with multiple location responsibilities and meeting reporting deadlines is required.

• Commercial Property Management accounting and client financial reporting experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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