Accountant

• Team Member Title: Accountant, CHR
• Location: Columbus, OH
• Team: CHR
• Team Member Description: Full Time

Who We Are:

Every day, we take deliberate action to nurture a culture that is grounded in our purpose, to Build a Connection™. No matter your area of expertise, at LC, you’ll find your why and your place to belong. 

Guided by our core values of performance, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership, you’ll be empowered to fuel our growth and create a lasting legacy in our communities. Are you ready to make an impact? 

The Team You Will Join: 

At the heart of LC is our vision to create community. Lifestyle Communities’ (LC) Collective House Realty (CHR) You’ll join a dynamic team committed to activating the company’s purpose each day by building meaningful connections and putting our customers first. You’ll push past the status quo to provide an experience that’s unmistakably LC. 

The Difference You Will Make:  The Accountant, CHR, ensures that all accounting and analysis are generated for their assigned projects within the Collective House Realty (CHR) business entity, which includes Condominium Association Management as well as Real Estate Brokerage. In this role, you’ll assist with general association accounting management, brokerage closings and business entity reporting.

Who You Are: 

• Invests deeply in the growth and success of self and others through LC's five leadership behaviors: Humility, Caring, Curiosity, Courage, and Grit. 
• Carryout financial operations for the entire association portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Complete monthly variance reporting in written form for manager review and presentation to association boards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and general accounts for each association.
• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to association boards and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular financial analysis, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improved financial performance.
• Participation in association annual meetings for financial related matters and at board request throughout regular meetings.
• Own accounts payable process as the primary reviewer and approver of all invoices within the workflow.
• Cash management and cash flow analysis.
• Mail and check management, scanning and accurate posting to indicated association accounts.
• Delinquency and collection assistance in conjunction with the association manager.
• Collaborate with association managers and association boards to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements related to association financials and brokerage closings.
• Brokerage Closing Coordination:
  • Collaborate with real estate agents, brokers, and other parties involved in the transaction to ensure smooth and successful closings.
  • Provide assistance, as needed, in the preparation of closing statements, ensuring accurate allocation of funds, recording of fees, and reconciliation of financial transactions.
  • Accurate sales transaction deposits and commission disbursement. Collaboration with payroll for agent commission payouts.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance (CHR Entity Reporting):
  • Prepare and submit monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis to the senior accountant and controller.
  • Regular participation in shared services accounting meetings to ensure accurate representation of the Collective House Realty (CHR) business entity.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing financial insights and recommendations.
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Assist with external audits and facilitate the provision of necessary financial documentation.

What You’ll Bring: 

• Strong analytical and accounting skills, including GL accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash reconciliation with a high level of detail orientation and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively with autonomy in a timely manner. 
• Exercising independent judgment and discretion. 
• Ability to present written communication in a clear and informative manner and have strong communication skills. 
• Knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of applicable accounting software programs.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.

How We’ll Take Care of You: 

At LC, we pride ourselves on taking care of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your unique needs. 

Here are just some of the benefits we offer for being part of our team: 

• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Company Match 
• Competitive PTO policy 
• Generous parental and family leave
• Strong Company Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Community Engagement and Volunteerism 

Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information, send a message to our HR team at www.lifestylecommunities.com/careers.

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