Accounting Specialist – Military Housing Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Hybrid) | WinnCompanies

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at WinnCompanies, requiring three days on-site at their Corporate Office and two days of remote flexibility each week, Monday through Friday. WinnCompanies is an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, and a leading operator of affordable housing with over 4,600 team members. As a Staff Accountant within the Military Housing Accounting Division, you will be a key part of the Airforce accounting team. This role is crucial for overseeing project accounting, cash management, and financial reporting for Airforce sites, contributing to the company’s commitment to quality housing and meaningful service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Corporate Office
• Pay: $22.70–$24.87 hourly
• Team: WinnCompanies Military Housing Accounting Division (Airforce accounting team)
• Mission: Oversee project accounting, cash management, and financial reporting for the company’s Airforce sites.
• Tech Stack: Yardi, Microsoft Office, RealPage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Duties: Perform duties associated with collection reporting, journal entries, physical inventory, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and assist with the A/P function as needed.
• Deposit Management: Record daily deposits and maintain deposit records in accordance with records retention policies.
• Payment Processing: Import monthly military allotment payment files and ensure accurate posting in Yardi.
• File Submission: Submit monthly MIMO files to MAC/DFAS, including reviewing files and comparison reports for any adjustments needed.
• Allotment Proration: Prorate resident allotments through MAC for partial rent months and complete deposit accounting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting experience and experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, superb attention to detail, ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, and knowledge of financial software applications, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree or in pursuit of a degree in Accounting or Finance, experience in receivables collections, proficiency in Excel, and experience with Yardi and/or RealPage software.