Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Hendricks Commercial Properties, you will be responsible for performing month-end reconciliations, entering leases, and managing tenant reconciliations. You'll ensure the accuracy of property budgets, provide analytical reviews, and prepare cash flow statements. Your role will be vital in assisting with year-end audit requests and compiling financial packages, directly impacting the effectiveness of the financial processes and the communities we serve.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant role at Hendricks Commercial Properties, you should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, along with considerable knowledge of real estate and generally accepted accounting principles. Proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) is preferred, alongside a mandatory requirement for U.S. work authorization.

Hendricks Commercial Properties offers an array of benefits for Senior Accountants, including flexible work hours, a free Beloit Club membership, employee discounts, and comprehensive medical benefits. Additionally, you’ll have access to 24/7 online care, paid time off, 401K matching, and opportunities for training and development, all aimed at fostering a positive work-life balance and career advancement.

The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in the success of Hendricks Commercial Properties by ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. Your work will directly influence financial reporting, budgeting, and property management efficiencies, ultimately driving the company’s mission to enrich and support the communities you serve. Taking ownership of the financial processes ensures that our operations run smoothly and effectively.

For the Senior Accountant position at Hendricks Commercial Properties, strong proficiency in Yardi software is preferred, as it is essential for managing property financials. Additionally, being adept in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is important for data analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Familiarity with these tools will enhance your efficiency and effectiveness in the role.

In preparing your answer, highlight specific instances where you successfully performed month-end reconciliations. Discuss the tools you used, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them to ensure accurate financial reporting.

To effectively answer this question, demonstrate your attention to detail by discussing your methods for cross-verifying figures, the checks and balances you implement, and your experience with audits that reinforce this accuracy.

Share a particular challenge related to an audit, detailing the issue, how you communicated with your team, and the steps you took to resolve it. This shows your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Mention the specific accounting software you have used, such as Yardi, and explain how proficiency in these tools has enabled you to streamline processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve overall efficiency in your previous roles.

Outline your problem-solving approach, starting with a thorough analysis to determine the cause of variance, communicating with relevant teams, and developing a plan to address it. Emphasize your ability to learn from such situations to prevent recurrence.

Discuss your commitment to continuing education, such as attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or regularly reading industry publications. This shows your dedication to maintaining compliance and best practices in your role.

Share your strategy for effective prioritization, such as using project management tools or creating daily to-do lists. Provide an example that illustrates your ability to handle multiple deadlines efficiently.

Describe your collaborative approach, whether through regular meetings, shared documents, or using accounting software that allows team access. Highlight a successful team project that exemplifies your teamwork skills.

Explain your approach to resolving disputes calmly and professionally, emphasizing your communication skills and willingness to compromise while focusing on the best outcome for the company.

Articulate the unique responsibilities associated with property management, such as financial reporting, budget oversight, and compliance checks. Explain how these responsibilities sync with the broader goals of a real estate organization like Hendricks Commercial Properties.