Accountant - Membership

Role Summary

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Accountant - Membership in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

The Membership Accountant monitors the daily activities associated with a portfolio of membership accounts.

Your job will include

• Review membership financial statements, record journal entries, reconcile accounts and analyze variances compared to forecasts and budgets.
• Maintain general ledgers, analyze transactions and adjust entries as necessary.
• Reconcile complex bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Examine and upload various subsystems into the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual schedules to support required financial statements.
• Gather records for internal and external audits.

Requirements

Experience & skills you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting environment for a large real estate and/or property management company.
• Knowledge of GAAP and other sources of authoritative guidance.
• Excellent analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Office and other relevant accounting software programs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

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• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.
• We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.