Staff Accountant

A TOWN WHERE EVERY DETAIL, FROM VISION TO EXECUTION, MAKES LUXURY SEEM SIMPLE.

Alys Beach is a master-planned 158-acre beach community in active development that includes luxurious private dining, recreation and retail amenities and experiences, vacation rentals and several signature annual events. With our purpose driven by excellence in accountability, commitment, integrity, passion, respect and unity, our employees are the foundation behind the beauty and design of Alys Beach.

Alys Beach offers an industry leading compensation plan, medical/dental/vision benefit plans beginning on day one; including life insurance and other ancillary benefits, profit sharing and employee perks.

Alys Beach is looking for an experienced Accountant to be responsible for managing agreements for our tenants and ensuring compliance within accounting standards and regulations. This role involves analyzing and recording lease transactions, tracking rent payments, security deposits and additional charges associated with their lease, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliations. Preparing detailed financial reports, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and timely lease data. The Tenant Accountant is responsible for assisting in the management of all leases and subleases for the company.

• Analyze and interpret lease agreements for proper accounting treatment.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather accurate lease-related data and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed lease accounting schedules and journal entries, including the set up of rent payments in accordance with the lease.
• Tracking all payments and expenditures, including security deposits, real property taxes, credit card, purchase orders, invoices and statements, etc..
• Reconciling processed payments through verification of entries and other supporting documents to balances.
• Correspondence with all creditors, vendors, and clients regarding payment schedules, outstanding credits, and other finance-related inquiries.
• Monthly updates to base rents, additional rents, and payees.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual lease-related financial reports.
• Support responses to external and internal audit requests by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Managing the processes, workflows, and systems already created for their assigned portfolios.
• Ensure adherence to established lease accounting policies and procedures.
• Troubleshooting errors and working with the team to resolve them in a professional manner.
• Preparation of the annual CAM Budget and true up with the tenants for balance due or to be refunded.
• Working with vendors and processing invoices and payments for common area, and landlord responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in lease accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to staying current with accounting standards and industry trends.

• Must be flexible with work schedules
• Must be comfortable in giving presentations clearly and leading meetings as needed.
• Responding in a timely manner to all requests from HQ, senior leadership team, consultants, architects, and general contractors.
• Maintaining and updating all files as needed
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Project Management
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork capabilities
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Critical Thinking/Troubleshooting Skills
• Fluent and speaks eloquently
• Pleasant, professional, and customer service oriented
• Willing to learn and adapt to software usage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.