Title: Senior Accountant
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85016
For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country’s largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.
Why Choose Inspire Communities?
At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, apply today!
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, create and maintain periodic reporting, prepare general and standard journal entries, maintain fixed assets, assist in annual budgeting, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.
What You'll Do
- Prepares and distributes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information to the proper lenders/owners.
- Maintains detailed accounting records and prepares monthly reporting for inventory homes.
- Records and reconciles Balance Sheet activity.
- Maintains fixed asset system, including posting monthly journal entries to record all depreciation(s) and amortization(s).
- Prepares and monitors monthly accruals and adjusts as needed.
- Reviews budget to actual variances and research journal entries for correcting account discrepancies as needed.
- Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit.
- Monitors cash balances to ensure funds are sufficient to meet ongoing operational needs and provides timely updates to appropriate personnel as cash needs arise.
- Ensures lenders payments, property taxes, and other taxes are recorded accurately and processed timely.
- Reviews and approves assigned community, cap ex, and development invoices.
- Plays a key role in annual audits.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by responding to requests from owners, business leaders, operations’ team members, and others related to financial reports, statements, and accounting related items.
- Identifies opportunities and areas for improvement, and offers suggestions and/or implements procedures, processes, or tools that improve efficiency and productivity.
- Assumes and performs other tasks as directed by any person authorized to give such instructions or assignments.
What We're Looking For
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as applications related to the specific position.
- Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages to complete financial records, budgets, and other fiscal reporting information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and property management (e.g., Yardi, Back Office (BO), Manage America (MA)) programs to complete required reports.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with superior attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, internal and external auditors, and other business contacts.
- The ability and availability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis.
- The ability and availability to potentially work overtime as necessary.
What We Offer
At Inspire Communities, we value our employees just as much as we value our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family
- Financial Wellness & Savings: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans
- Retirement savings program with a company match
- Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more
- Work-Life Balance Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources
- Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs
Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email careers@inspirecommunities.com with your request.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
