The Senior Accountant has shared responsibility for the support and preparation of internal and external consolidated financial statements for the Company. Assist with monthly intercompany reconciliations, reconciliations of accounts and balances for the Company’s portfolio of properties.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Monitor the compliance on requirements to receive from properties for the monthly and quarterly close.
• Follow-up with different people involved in Playa’s list of activities related to the financial reporting process.
• Assist on the preparation of trends and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of year–end audit schedules and provide explanations to external auditors.
• Maintain database and final versions on spreadsheets files related to financial reporting function.
• Generate reports and conduct specific research projects.
• Serve as one of the liaisons with the external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit schedules
Job Requirements:
• BS/BA in Accounting.
• Three to five years of professional experience.
• Bilingual: English – Spanish required, written and spoken.
• Hospitality industry experience desired.
• Strong understanding and skills in Excel and Office suite.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Big four experience.
• Detail oriented.
The Financial Reporting Manager has shared responsibility for the preparation of internal and external consolidated financial statements for the Company. Perform technical accounting research, complex analytical reviews of accounts and balances for the Company and financial models.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Perform the preparation of the Company’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Main responsible on the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end internal financial statements for senior management.
• Regularly interface with management’s properties during the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Analyze and document consolidation and elimination entries.• Review reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Prepare disclosures related to business transactions, and consolidated financial statements for audit reports.
• Serve as one of the key liaisons with the external auditors.
Job Requirements
• BS/BA in Accounting.
• Eight to ten years of professional experience.
• Bilingual: English – Spanish required.
• Experience in previous implementation of business performance management systems.
• Hospitality industry experience desired.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of Excel and fundamental accounting (knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP) as well as financial statement preparation.
• Big four experience
• Detail oriented
• CPA, optional.
Pay is $80 - $100K + bonus opportunity
Interested parties please contact Jason Howell at jhowell@accontantsintl.com.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Business Operations Internal Audit. - Immediate opportunity available with Freddie Mac
Job Description: Identify and analyze risk surrounding multifamily counterparty initial and continued performance against eligibility standards. Plan, coordinate, and perform all external multifamily audit functions including preparation and issuance of audit reports. Analyze and assess risk in proposed transactions and customer requests including approval for counterparty franchise rights, transfers of portfolio servicing and eligibility waiver requests. Job requires a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired; two to five years of experience including auditing experience and general real estate experience. This position will require 25% travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
1) Site visits:
a) Preparation of documents, travel planning, organization of audit program
b) Communication with internal/external contacts
c) Organization of audit materials, internal research/reports
d) Field testwork, follow-up with contacts, audit file coordination of workpapers, and audit close-out.
e) Report writing
2) Annual Certifications:
a) Insurance policies
b) Financial statements
c) Update of MultiSuite for Correspondent Management
3) Special Projects:
a) Policy revisions
b) Data collection
c) Research
Skill Sets: Ability to prioritize and shift gears Clear, concise communication Versatility Great organizational aptitude Analytical skills, Detail-minded, thorough
*This opportunity is available immediately. If you meet the above qualifications, please e-mail your resume to kia_silver@freddiemac.com. Thank you!
Primary Responsibilities:
1) Site visits:
a) Preparation of documents, travel planning, organization of audit program
b) Communication with internal/external contacts
c) Organization of audit materials, internal research/reports
d) Field testwork, follow-up with contacts, audit file coordination of workpapers, and audit close-out.
e) Report writing
2) Annual Certifications:
a) Insurance policies
b) Financial statements
c) Update of MultiSuite for Correspondent Management
3) Special Projects:
a) Policy revisions
b) Data collection
c) Research
Skill Sets: Ability to prioritize and shift gears Clear, concise communication Versatility Great organizational aptitude Analytical skills, Detail-minded, thorough
*This opportunity is available immediately. If you meet the above qualifications, please e-mail your resume to kia_silver@freddiemac.com. Thank you!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Sports Club/LA (DC Location) offers preferred rates to ALPFA members
Sports Club/LA is a sponsor of the 2009 ALPFA Convention and is located at
1170 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
ALPFA members can now take advantage of preferred membership rates when joining The Sports Club/LA! To help you get acquainted with the Club, you and a friend are invited to enjoy a complimentary five-day Membership. Become a Member by July 31st and receive:
1170 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
ALPFA members can now take advantage of preferred membership rates when joining The Sports Club/LA! To help you get acquainted with the Club, you and a friend are invited to enjoy a complimentary five-day Membership. Become a Member by July 31st and receive:
- August dues on us
- Complimentary Polar Body Age Assessment
As a member of the club you can look forward to:
- 100,000 sq. foot fitness complex
- Sun-filled indoor swimming pool
- Basketball, Squash and Boxing
- Fun and professional childcare
- Over 105 Classes per week
Call 202-974-6609 to take advantage of this special offer before it ends.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Community First Financial Center Director position available
Community First Financial Center
Position open: Director
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
Start date: August 20, 2009
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Interested candidates should send resume and coverletter to Annie Betancourt Lord at alord01@yahoo.com
The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) has created a social enterprise designed to meet the financial liquidity needs of low- and moderate-income families: Community First Financial Center (CFFC). CFFC’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income customers with transparent, reliable financial services that they need to support themselves and their families, at home and abroad. CFFC will achieve that mission by offering quality check-cashing, remittances, and other related services. As a for-profit subsidiary of LEDC[1], and located in the storefront adjacent to LEDC’s office in Wheaton, CFFC will also provide its customers with immediate access to LEDC’s comprehensive wealth-building services (including financial literacy education, homeownership counseling, and small business loans and technical assistance), which can help them meet their longer-term financial needs.
CFFC will meet low-income consumers where they conduct their financial business; it will provide transparent and reliable liquidity-based services valued by customers; and, in partnership with LEDC, it will provide customers with access to longer-term wealth-building services.
CFFC’s Management Board seeks a Director to lead the business toward profitability and the successful achievement of its mission.
For the CFFC Director, customer satisfaction will be one of the most important goals of the job. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing person who likes meeting and talking with new people in Spanish and English. Marketing through direct connection with the community will be critical to this job. In addition, the Director will have to be flexible. Running this business will be a dynamic task, and each day will be filled with a variety of duties, including talking with customers and making them feel comfortable, managing a staff, completing company reports, training and assisting the tellers with their duties, and supervising the day-to-day store operations. You will likely spend time outside of the store visiting business and community partners and seeking input from the community on needed products and services. The Director will be responsible for increasing the business’s profitability through growth while insuring customer satisfaction and fulfillment of the mission.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the cutting-edge field of social entrepreneurship in the equally evolving financial services industry. The Director should think from his/her first day about innovative products and services to provide in addition to check cashing and remittances, provided they further its profitability as well as its mission. The Director will also be responsible for setting the tone in the store, so that customers feel comfortable and trust that they are receiving transparent, secure, and efficient services.
Responsibilities
The Director will be responsible for:
· Marketing the CFFC to attract customers and earn community goodwill
· Implementing the grand opening of the CFFC
· Managing the day-to-day operations of the CFFC, creating a friendly atmosphere while providing transparent, secure, efficient service.
· Managing at least one full-time teller and possibly several part-time tellers
· Completing in a timely fashion all corporate and financial record-keeping
· Ensuring the proper legal and ethical provision of services
· Consulting and reporting to the Management Board regularly and whenever concerns arise
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year college, with degree in business, finance, or related field
· 1 year experience with check cashing or remittances services industry
· Experience in customer service
· Experience in marketing and advertising
· Prior management or supervisory experience
· Strong organizational skills
· Fluent speaker and writer in Spanish and English
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong knowledge of business accounting and financial statements
· Ability to work weekends and accommodate a fluctuating schedule
· Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced professional environment
· Excellent work ethic
· Good computer skills
· Reliable transportation to be used daily
· Professional experience and conduct
Preferred Qualifications
· Masters in Business Administration or related graduate degree
· Commitment to financial stability and growth of low-income communities
· Familiarity with political and socio-economic dynamics of low-income communities, particularly immigrants, in Maryland and the US
· Familiarity with Wheaton, MD, its residents, and its businesses.
[1] LEDC’s mission is to improve the wealth-building capacity of low- and moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Position open: Director
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area
Start date: August 20, 2009
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Interested candidates should send resume and coverletter to Annie Betancourt Lord at alord01@yahoo.com
The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) has created a social enterprise designed to meet the financial liquidity needs of low- and moderate-income families: Community First Financial Center (CFFC). CFFC’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income customers with transparent, reliable financial services that they need to support themselves and their families, at home and abroad. CFFC will achieve that mission by offering quality check-cashing, remittances, and other related services. As a for-profit subsidiary of LEDC[1], and located in the storefront adjacent to LEDC’s office in Wheaton, CFFC will also provide its customers with immediate access to LEDC’s comprehensive wealth-building services (including financial literacy education, homeownership counseling, and small business loans and technical assistance), which can help them meet their longer-term financial needs.
CFFC will meet low-income consumers where they conduct their financial business; it will provide transparent and reliable liquidity-based services valued by customers; and, in partnership with LEDC, it will provide customers with access to longer-term wealth-building services.
CFFC’s Management Board seeks a Director to lead the business toward profitability and the successful achievement of its mission.
For the CFFC Director, customer satisfaction will be one of the most important goals of the job. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing person who likes meeting and talking with new people in Spanish and English. Marketing through direct connection with the community will be critical to this job. In addition, the Director will have to be flexible. Running this business will be a dynamic task, and each day will be filled with a variety of duties, including talking with customers and making them feel comfortable, managing a staff, completing company reports, training and assisting the tellers with their duties, and supervising the day-to-day store operations. You will likely spend time outside of the store visiting business and community partners and seeking input from the community on needed products and services. The Director will be responsible for increasing the business’s profitability through growth while insuring customer satisfaction and fulfillment of the mission.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the cutting-edge field of social entrepreneurship in the equally evolving financial services industry. The Director should think from his/her first day about innovative products and services to provide in addition to check cashing and remittances, provided they further its profitability as well as its mission. The Director will also be responsible for setting the tone in the store, so that customers feel comfortable and trust that they are receiving transparent, secure, and efficient services.
Responsibilities
The Director will be responsible for:
· Marketing the CFFC to attract customers and earn community goodwill
· Implementing the grand opening of the CFFC
· Managing the day-to-day operations of the CFFC, creating a friendly atmosphere while providing transparent, secure, efficient service.
· Managing at least one full-time teller and possibly several part-time tellers
· Completing in a timely fashion all corporate and financial record-keeping
· Ensuring the proper legal and ethical provision of services
· Consulting and reporting to the Management Board regularly and whenever concerns arise
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year college, with degree in business, finance, or related field
· 1 year experience with check cashing or remittances services industry
· Experience in customer service
· Experience in marketing and advertising
· Prior management or supervisory experience
· Strong organizational skills
· Fluent speaker and writer in Spanish and English
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong knowledge of business accounting and financial statements
· Ability to work weekends and accommodate a fluctuating schedule
· Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced professional environment
· Excellent work ethic
· Good computer skills
· Reliable transportation to be used daily
· Professional experience and conduct
Preferred Qualifications
· Masters in Business Administration or related graduate degree
· Commitment to financial stability and growth of low-income communities
· Familiarity with political and socio-economic dynamics of low-income communities, particularly immigrants, in Maryland and the US
· Familiarity with Wheaton, MD, its residents, and its businesses.
[1] LEDC’s mission is to improve the wealth-building capacity of low- and moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
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