Summit Properties seeks an Accountant to join our accounting team, working out of our South Burlington, VT office. The position will be 40 hours per week. Applicant will take on a variety of accounting work, with a large focus on accounts payable functions, and general accounting support. Applicant will need to have accounting background, ability to work efficiently, have a high attention to detail and organization, strong work ethic, tech-savvy, self-motivated, analytical with a focus on accuracy, and be reliable. Effective communication with the team and the rest of our Summit staff is necessary. Candidate will need to work regularly out of our main office in South Burlington, VT.

Some of the job duties will include:

• Uploading & processing invoices
• Check runs for multiple companies
• Monthly client billing
• Researching prior balances and payment discrepancies
• Bank reconciliations and resolution of any discrepancies
• Bank deposits, including trips to various local banks
• Annual budget preparation
• Process tenant security deposit refunds
• Scanning and uploading of documents to accounting team’s electronic storage
• Manage certificate of insurance tracking, updating & collecting
• General accounting projects and support

Skills and Education Preferences:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelors or Associates in Accounting preferred but will also consider education and work experience
• Experience with property management & accounting software including: Quickbooks, Peachtree, Nexus & MRI
• 3+ years of related accounting work
• Familiarity with general ledger & balance sheet details & reconciliations

Salary is commensurate with experience. Tell us why you are interested in working at Summit in your cover letter.

BIPOC and LGBTQ applicants are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are:

Summit Properties is a mission driver developer, builder, and manager of affordable and market-rate housing in Vermont, New Hampshire, and up-state New York. Over the last 5 years, we have added nearly 10 employees and over 500 apartments to our portfolio. We currently manage 1400+ apartments and are embarking on several new development projects in 2023. It is a very busy and exciting time to be working at Summit Properties!

Our Mission:

"Building communities through high quality, well-maintained, and affordable rental housing by connecting owners, managers, and developers."

Our Philosophy:

We are a well-established family-run local company who strives for excellence in business while allowing for a balance between work and personal life. We expect you to be hard working, attentive to deadlines, and get your job done efficiently and completely. However, these demands are balanced by our understanding of the value of family life, friendships, utilizing time off, health and personal well-being.

Our Website:

www.SummitPMG.com

What We Offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• 401(K) with employer match
• Employer-paid short- & long-term disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance policy
• Significant contribution to health insurance plan
• Dental & Vision plans payable with payroll deduction
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Excellent family leave policy
• Annual company trainings
• Company parties and events throughout the year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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