Staff Accountant

### _Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry._ **Job Description** The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our Property Accounting Team. This team is responsible for the day-to-day property accounting functions.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, comfortable with a team-oriented, high volume environment, able to multi-task, and able to think critically to ensure that key processes are effectively, accurately, and efficiently completed to support our business and team. **Essential Duties:** * Prepare direct bills, late fees, and one-time charges for tenants * Maintain an accurate aging report, including application of tenant credits * Review cash receipts prepared by Accounts Receivable Specialist daily * Work closely with Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure accuracy and completeness * Correspond with Third-Party Property Managers regarding property operations * Review accounts payable for accuracy * Prepare month end journal entries * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other duties as assigned * Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages * Prepare monthly CAM reconciliations * Review and prepare yearly CAM reconciliations * Assist with yearly budget preparation **Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** * Knowledge of accounting to record accounting entries, analyze and interpret information, and make deductions from varying facts and circumstances required. 1-3 years of relevant experience in a high-volume environment preferred. * Experience with Yardi and/or AvidXchange preferred. * A motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills is required. * The ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment and meet challenging deadlines is critical. * Requires the ability to self-manage, independently exercise professional and technical judgment, problem solve and take initiative. * An aptitude for Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills required. * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating a strong academic record during undergraduate studies required. **Reporting Relationships** Manager, Property Services **Compensation** The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $65,000 - $80,000 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more. _There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active._