Accounting Specialist

6 days ago


Champaign, IL, United States Fairlawn Full time
Overview

Based in Champaign, Illinois, Fairlawn is a vertically integrated real estate investment, management, and development firm with a portfolio of approximately 5,700 units and $850?million in assets under management. We are actively expanding into additional Midwest markets.

Responsibilities
  • Exemplify Fairlawns core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It, and Always Improve
  • Code, enter, process/post, and review invoices in a timely manner
  • Verify approval on invoices and check requests
  • Research vendor statements, resolve vendor and/or invoice issues, and respond to inquiries from internal and external vendors
  • Participate in month?end closing procedures such as bank and loan reconciliations and income statement review
  • Assist with work order review, billing, and payment
  • Post and scan corporate deposits
  • Maintain corporate credit card platform and process monthly credit card billings
  • Upload, code, and pay utility bills
  • Participate in lender financial reporting and reserve draw package assemblyVendor relations including new vendor setup, resolving issues, and ensuring vendor compliance with certificate of insurance requirements
  • Review and ensure compliance with internal controls (proper approvals, documentation, account coding, payment terms, etc.)
  • Meet departmental expectations/deadlines and perform other duties and special projects as assigned
  • Learn and ensure compliance with all Fair Housing Laws, including local, state, and federal housing regulations (training provided)
  • Pivot, roll up your sleeves, and jump in where needed
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Flexible Spending, and HSA Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
  • Company events to promote team cohesion
  • Wellness days for personal recharge
  • Opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact
  • Quarterly off?site meetings with manager to celebrate wins and ensure success
Qualifications
  • Experience with property management software such as AppFolio, Yardi, or similar (plus)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other relevant technology
  • Can work overtime as needed during high demand times and capacity shortages
  • Demonstrated superior attention to detail, high energy, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to give and receive real?time feedback with a positive mindset
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members
  • Availability to work 4 days in the office with optional 1 day remote each week
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ethical and professional conduct and integrity beyond reproach
  • Embody our core values: Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It, and Always Improve
  • Two years of accounting experience in a fast?paced office environment (desired)
  • Valid drivers license and dependable transportation
  • Availability to work longer hours and weekends during peak seasons
  • Physical ability to sit for extended periods at a computer and perform extensive keyboarding

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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