Staff Accountant

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Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team. This team is responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively, accurately, and efficiently completed to support our business and team. Essential Duties: Prepare direct bills, late fees, and one-time charges for tenants Maintain an accurate aging report, including application of tenant credits Review cash receipts prepared by Accounts Receivable Specialist daily Work closely with Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure accuracy and completeness Correspond with Third-Party Property Managers regarding property operations Review accounts payable for accuracy Prepare month end journal entries Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other duties as assigned Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages Prepare monthly CAM reconciliations Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations Assist with yearly budget preparation Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required. 1-3 years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred. Experience with Yardi and/or AvidXchange preferred. A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required. The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical. Requires the ability to self-manage, independently exercise professional and technical judgment, problem solve and take initiative. An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies required. Reporting Relationships

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