Accounting Associate

Full job description
Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for over 56 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 58 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,400 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. Join us and find out what makes Kidder Mathews one of the best places to work.

JOB SUMMARY

Kidder Mathews Accounting Associate is responsible for providing accounting/financial, valuation processing, commission processing support, weekly check-run, administrative and clerical support in the Corporate Accounting Department. Assists Sr Accounting Manager and SVP Accounting & Finance with financial program monitoring and reporting. Ensures work meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and follows laws, regulations, policies, and contracts. A high level of detail and accuracy is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follow the company’s established accounting processes
Assist in all aspects of day-to-day valuation administration resulting in accurate and timely payments
Create, validate, and audit monthly reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
Respond to all inquiries relating to appraisers and other KM departments
Supporting the processing of accounts payable invoices
Supporting as a backup for commission processing on a weekly basis
Support the processing and reconciliation of undisbursed funds including timely follow-up
Trace wires received and record appropriately (supporting)
Assist with month end close processing in a timely and efficient manner
Provide supporting reports for audits as requested
Review accounts and confirm reconciliation daily
Assist in producing monthly statements
Support Appraisal onboarding and maintenance support
Proactively identify, develop, and implement process improvements, documenting procedures to achieve efficiencies and scalability
Assist in annual 1099 filings including obtaining W-9 forms
Assist others within the accounting team as needed
Participate in various ad hoc projects
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties and projects requested
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

SKILLS AND ABILITY
Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensure work is in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
The ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills
Proficient at data entry; 10 key by touch
Professional and customer-service oriented with the ability to interface with employees, management, and clients
Able to function in a team environment with demonstrated ability in problem solving
Professional telephone etiquette with excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information
Demonstrated high level of initiative and strong trouble shooting skills
Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
High School Degree or Equivalent
AA in accounting is preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
2+ years of related experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
PC literate (internet, Excel, Word, Outlook) and working knowledge of accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics or SL is preferred)
Strong Excel skills required – high accuracy and speed in data entry to perform this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no direct supervisory responsibilities
Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Kidder Mathews will accommodate candidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please contact recruiting@kiddermathews.com if you need an accommodation. AZ, NV, OR & WA residents: We Participate in E-Verify. CA residents: We collect various personal data from employees and applicants for purposes related to employment. Please review the Notice of Data Privacy for Employees and Applicants for detailed information concerning what information we collect, the purposes for which information is collected and with whom such information may be shared. You can find this notice on our careers page at https://kidder.com/careers/.Qualified individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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