Job Description

Second Avenue is recruiting an experienced Staff Accountant for our Tampa, FL Central Operations office.

Second Avenue is the premier platform for enabling institutions to deploy meaningful capital into single-deeded residential assets (SFR) while retaining control and valuable lines of sight into their investments over time. Second Avenue’s proprietary technology and exclusive relationships have allowed it to bring scale to scattered single family investment homes, a strategy that was previously untenable as an institutional asset class. The Company provides all aspects of sourcing, acquisition, and property management services for its clients.

We offer a positive culture and professional work environment. Please visit our website for additional background on our business platform –

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant 1 is responsible for assisting in preparation of entries for financial statements, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary, documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. The primary responsibilities will be comprised of completing month-end and daily bank reconciliations, journal entries, and other various month-end closing duties to support the accounting team. This person needs to be teachable, adaptable, and able to work well within a team or independently. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Assist in the preparation of monthly internal reports and month end closing duties.
• Maintain and improve reporting as needed to meet management requests.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain financial data records.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports using Excel and accounting software.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Research and resolve accounting issues.
• Conduct special projects and other services at the request of management, which includes financial analysis and accounting research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications  

• Excellent technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, are required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills a must.
• Knowledge of full cycle accounting.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and follow up on pending issues. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience. 

Job Competencies

• Sense of urgency 
• Solid ability to manage processes and to effectively review reports and images and take appropriate action relative to findings.
• Ability to organize workload, to prioritize activities and follow-up appropriately.
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Job Type and Compensation

• Full-time, Hourly - Non-Exempt 

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance, Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401k, Paid Holidays and Vacation

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Second Avenue is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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