Sana Banks, CPO

Controller at Meridian Realty Group, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston

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Experience

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accounting Manager
      • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accounting Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Property Accountant
      • Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

      •Review & validate financial statements for accuracy and trends. •Review and approve G/L journal entries including re-classes, accruals, and recurring journal entries. •Review & approve fixed asset & major expense classifications. •Review and approve property bank reconciliations. •Reconcile the balance sheet accounts monthly. •Manage tax & insurance escrows. •Prepare tax/audit work papers and provide other necessary supporting documentation to external auditors. •Prepare replacement reserves draw requests on a monthly/quarterly basis. •Provide information as needed for personal property tax returns to consultants. •Assist with preparation of annual budgets. •Communicate and respond in a timely manner to Vice President of Operations, Senior Property Manager, Multi-Site Manager, Property Managers and Owners. Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • 2012 - 2017

      •Prepares drafts of financial statements. •Prepares monthly account reconciliations. Reviews and analyzes supporting schedules. Analyzes general ledger accounts for interim, monthly and year–end closings. Reviews monthly trial balance and detail general ledger. •Prepares and posts general and standard journal entries as required. •Maintains fixed assets system, prepare required schedules and supporting documentation. •Analyzes billing and intercompany transactions. Analyzes major variances between actual and budget financial reports. Bills and reconciles miscellaneous accounts receivable accounts. Show less

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Property Accountant
      • 2011 - 2012

      • Perform all accounting duties related to a portfolio of properties, both on a cash and accrual basis • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for properties, including balance sheets, variance analysis, and cash flow analysis. • Monitor accounts receivable and notify management of collection efforts when necessary. • Review, analyze, and record adjustments and accruals to general ledger. • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and mid-year reforecasts. • Assist in the preparation of year-end audit packages. • Detailed knowledge of management, development, and mortgage documents • Work closely with the Community Managers to produce a quality and accurate financial package monthly. • Work with Assistant Controller on any miscellaneous projects as needed. Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Property Accountant
      • 2008 - 2011

      • On a monthly basis, update accounting records for institutional investors by gathering, recording, and reconciling information on Yardi. • Review tenant accounts to ensure they are billed for base rent and additional charges in accordance with their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies noted. • Prepare annual reconciliations of tenant operating and real estate tax escalations for assigned properties. • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of daily cash receipts for assigned properties. • Research and assess vendor payments to ensure they are properly coded prior to payment. • Assist in the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for investors, lenders, and internal users. • Assist in the annual budgeting process quarterly re-forecasting process and preparation of monthly reports for review by senior management. • Prepare revenue and expense variance analysis on a quarterly basis and investigate and document any material fluctuations. • Review and develop a comprehensive understanding of all mortgage documents and management, joint venture, and operating agreements for assigned properties. • Assist with monthly development funding requisitions. • Prepare depreciation and fixed asset schedules on a quarterly basis. • Assist with the preparation and review of annual tax returns when necessary. • Compile year end reporting packages and related schedules required for the annual audits. • Work with Asset Management, Tax, Finance and Legal Departments to obtain necessary information for the compilation of the annual financial statements. Show less

Education

  • Eastern Nazarene College
    Master of Science (MS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2011 - 2012
  • Newbury College
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting
    2002 - 2006

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