Finance Associate – Communities

The Finance Associate is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, managing vendor payments, and performing reconciliations. This role supports the preparation of financial statements, construction draw requests, fixed asset schedules, and rent roll management, while providing analytical support for strategic decision-making. Working primarily within Cavanagh Realty and its related limited partnerships, this role may also provide support to the home building division as needed, ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations across Cavanagh Group of Companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Accurately record invoices, allocating expenses to jobs, accounts, and profit centers
• Investigate and clarify unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• Manage vendor payments by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling payments, resolving purchase order discrepancies, and maintaining proper documentation
• Correspond with vendors and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, answer queries, and request invoices as needed
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Reconcile credit card statements

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reconciliations
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue transactions
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule, ensuring accurate capitalization and amortization entries

Property & Project-Specific Accounting

• Assist in preparation of construction draw requests in accordance with project financing guidelines
• Manage and update the rent roll, ensuring alignment with lease agreements and tenant records
• Post monthly utility payments, ensuring proper allocation across properties or cost centers

Analysis & General Support

• Support financial processes through routine cash flow monitoring and transactional accuracy
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to assist management in strategic decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Controller or management, adapting to evolving organizational needs and priorities

Requirements:

• A degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent academic and practical experience
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently, and within a team approach
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Cavanagh Employee Benefits:

• Family oriented work environment
• Attractive, competitive compensation for qualified candidates
• Internal growth opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Benefit, Wellness and Pension Plans

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