About this Staff Accountant role at Ares Management
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
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
Associate Vice President, Industrial Property AccountingCompensation
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.
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.
