Staff Accountant

Robert Half - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Staff Accountant will join a small team in the Real Estate & Property industry in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with payroll. The work environment is relaxed, with no overtime required, and the position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule. The company offers comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the documentation and monitoring of financial transactions
• Accountable for the preparation and filing of financial documents
• Oversee the updating of the general ledger
• Prepare trial balances for review by the controller
• Reconcile entries to balance subsidiary accounts
• Manage the general ledger to ensure it remains balanced
• Assist in the creation of budgets and in developing policies and procedures
• Participate in the month-end-close process
• Validate accounting data for accuracy
• Process payroll and track payroll in Paychex

Requirements

• Must hold at least 5 years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar within the Real Estate & Property industry
• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
• Capable of performing Bank Reconciliations accurately and efficiently
• Experience with General Ledger management and Journal Entries creation
• Demonstrated ability to handle Month End Close processes
• Proficient in using QuickBooks Desktop for accounting purposes
• Experience in assisting in preparing annual budgets
• Knowledgeable in Administrative Policy and Procedure development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• High school diploma or Associate degree in accounting
• Experience with processing payroll through PayChex or similar 3rd party vendor

Benefits

• 100% healthcare benefits coverage for employees
• Access to top jobs and competitive compensation
• Free online training
• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan