Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

The Staff Accountant will work as a member of the Finance and Accounting team. In this capacity, the Staff Accountant will partner with the Corporate Controller as well as other finance team members across Shepard to provide accounting and finance support as necessary.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries during month-end closing for multiple entities while adhering to deadlines
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
• Reconcile accruals and loan interest/principal payments for deferred rent
• Track and reconcile Fixed Assets for all entities
• Prepare documents for audits
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to improve financial processes
• Conduct monthly variance analysis
• All other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including vlookup, if statements, and pivot tables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on interpersonal skills with a customer focus
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required
• Ability to work under time constraints and ensure deadlines are met
• Process exceptional attention to detail and have strong follow-up skills
• Demonstrate Core Values of Caring, Commitment, Integrity, Spirit, Responsiveness, Inclusive, and Teamwork
• Ability to perform as a responsible ESOP owner
• Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect, as outlined in our Blue Diamond Customer Service Program
  
  

Shepard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other non-merit factor. All employment decisions are made based on business need, job requirements and individual qualifications, and merit