Senior Property Accountant

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for the financial reporting for all assigned properties with emphasis on account analysis, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Communication and interaction with property management teams.
• Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Monitor properties cash position regularly.
• Complete daily and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Responsible for recording fixed assets and booking depreciation.
• Work with Property & Regional Managers to develop budget variance explanations.
• Create and post adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements according to GAAP which includes in-depth review of general ledger, and balance sheet & income statement accounts.
• Ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Help develop and update Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Assist in training and managing completion of tasks of Accounting Specialists.
• Assist in setting up books for newly acquired properties.
• Assist in the final accounting for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance, required.
• 5 years of accounting experience (multi-family property industry preferred)
• Knowledge of Entrata or other property management software/systems preferred
  
  

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or working towards certification.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must possess demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong general math skills.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, and execution skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; possesses strong general computer skills.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn accounting software/systems.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Property Management software/systems.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver’s license required